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R715 RNP

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,130 mi
Last recorded136,130 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 RNP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 136,130 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 126,311 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 122,456 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 119,026 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 116,048 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 112,298 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 108,419 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 104,319 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 99,612 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,968 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 93,892 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 87,156 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 31 Mar 2006 79,787 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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R715 RNP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red 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 R715 RNP, 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 R715 RNP?

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What year was R715 RNP registered?

R715 RNP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R715 RNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R715 RNP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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