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R622 MJB

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,305 mi
Last recorded110,305 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 MJB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 110,305 miles

Nearside Rear roll bar link slight play

both rear bottom ball joints slight play

fuel pipes corroded slight

Pass 3 Dec 2015 105,065 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2013 96,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 90,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 84,610 miles

Aig bag light on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 84,610 miles

Aig bag light on dash

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,753 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 74,185 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 68,845 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 63,776 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 59,303 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 53,915 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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R622 MJB is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R622 MJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R622 MJB registered?

R622 MJB is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R622 MJB safe to buy?

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