MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,127 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside damage
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel tak support brackets corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended suspension arm bush (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear link arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake discs worn
rear exhaust heat sheild loose
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R547 LGT is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 117,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R547 LGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R547 LGT registered?
R547 LGT is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R547 LGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R547 LGT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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