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R549 POE

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,877 mi
Last recorded115,877 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 POE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 115,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 114,097 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 114,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 112,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 112,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 111,102 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 111,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 109,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 107,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 104,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 102,085 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 98,702 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 98,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 94,915 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 91,057 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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R549 POE is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R549 POE, 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 R549 POE registered?

R549 POE is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R549 POE safe to buy?

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