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R677 NSO

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,832 mi
Last recorded116,832 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 NSO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 116,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 28 Jul 2014 110,221 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 102,354 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,481 miles

Advise srs lamp on

Fail 7 Jul 2012 98,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Advise srs lamp on

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 93,546 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 93,546 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,595 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 85,528 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/ FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,938 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 80,925 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,962 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 75,906 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 71,603 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,202 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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R677 NSO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R677 NSO, 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 R677 NSO registered?

R677 NSO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R677 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R677 NSO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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