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R549 WCF

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,765 mi
Last recorded105,765 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 WCF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play

Offside Front lower arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play

Offside Front lower arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,826 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 100,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 96,159 miles

THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

Fail 3 Jun 2016 96,159 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 20 May 2015

BOTH FRONT OT REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING NEAR THE FUEL TANK

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

MILAGE IS NOT FULLY DISPLAYED

Fail 19 May 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH FRONT OT REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING NEAR THE FUEL TANK

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

MILAGE IS NOT FULLY DISPLAYED

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,661 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 87,661 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 82,712 miles

BOTH FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINKS HAVE BALL JOINT GAITERS IN POOR CONDITION

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 82,712 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINKS HAVE BALL JOINT GAITERS IN POOR CONDITION

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,355 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING NEAR THE FUEL TANK AND I CAN NOT FULLY CHECK THEM

Pass 29 Jan 2011 73,125 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 67,423 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,423 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 61,552 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 57,533 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 57,533 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,427 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 WCF is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WCF, 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 WCF registered?

R549 WCF is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R549 WCF safe to buy?

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