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R662 NWH

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,659 mi
Last recorded164,659 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 NWH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 164,659 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 161,239 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 158,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 152,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 150,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 149,749 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 149,749 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 148,668 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 146,687 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 144,438 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 141,569 miles

Offside Front o/s/f mirror glass black

Fail 6 Mar 2017 141,568 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r sill corroded with in 30cm of the seat belt point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r sill corroded with in 30cm of the seat belt point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front o/s/f mirror glass black

Pass 1 Mar 2016 138,598 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 135,587 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 131,961 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 129,309 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 126,387 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 122,634 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 118,039 miles

play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link arm. wear on inside edges of both front tyres.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 113,019 miles

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link arms.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 108,234 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 102,586 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 102,579 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 96,148 miles

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

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

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

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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R662 NWH is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R662 NWH, 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 R662 NWH registered?

R662 NWH is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R662 NWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R662 NWH shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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