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R69 EGF

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,894 mi
Last recorded132,894 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 EGF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 132,894 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 16 Jun 2011 132,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Jun 2010 120,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning light on

front brake discs worn

o/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 28 May 2009 106,833 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 106,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 91,953 miles

front disic worn

o/s/r tyre just legal

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear pads low

Pass 3 May 2007 77,209 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 71,115 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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R69 EGF is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R69 EGF, 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

How do I check the history of R69 EGF?

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What year was R69 EGF registered?

R69 EGF is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R69 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R69 EGF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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