MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,601 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed second layer inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
NOTE ,ALL THREE BRAKE LIGHT STUCK DURING TEST. BUT RECTIFIED BUT ITS SELF. HORN NOT WORKING AT START OFF TEST,BUT CHECKED AGAIN AT END OF TEST AND IT WORKED ! TWO ITEMS ABOVE REQUIRE ATTENSION.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front number plate cracked
nearside wiper blade slightly smearing
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
NOTE ,ALL THREE BRAKE LIGHT STUCK DURING TEST. BUT RECTIFIED BUT ITS SELF. HORN NOT WORKING AT START OFF TEST,BUT CHECKED AGAIN AT END OF TEST AND IT WORKED ! TWO ITEMS ABOVE REQUIRE ATTENSION.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
front number plate cracked
nearside wiper blade slightly smearing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
OFFSIDE REAR LAMP SHOWING BULLB FAILURE ON DASHBOARD,YET ALL BULBS WORKING
Centre stop light not working
Front number plate damaged
N/S/F Tyre low tread
Slight play in O/S/R Suspension drop link
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Number plates might not be legal
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Number plates might not be legal
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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R618 CGT is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R618 CGT, 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 R618 CGT registered?
R618 CGT is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 March 1998.
Is R618 CGT safe to buy?
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