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R67 WLB

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,981 mi
Last recorded145,981 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 WLB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 145,981 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE TO FLEXY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 145,897 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT RUBBER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT RUBBER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE TO FLEXY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 142,404 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 142,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 139,127 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 139,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 135,447 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 135,355 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 131,408 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 125,665 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 125,606 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 120,231 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 120,231 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 115,755 miles

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

o/s handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 5 Mar 2008 111,512 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 111,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 99,678 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 99,675 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 71,046 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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R67 WLB is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R67 WLB, 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 R67 WLB registered?

R67 WLB is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R67 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R67 WLB shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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