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R725 BLC

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,382 mi
Last recorded152,382 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 BLC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 152,382 miles

Reduced effort from nearside parking brake

Pass 18 Aug 2021 152,065 miles

Nearside parking brake reduced effort

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 151,647 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 151,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance marginal

Pass 21 Aug 2018 150,706 miles

Nearside parking brake efficiency low.

Fail 20 Aug 2018 150,707 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 150,446 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sill corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 150,426 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 150,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air-bag light (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 150,097 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 146,959 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 144,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2012 143,604 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 143,604 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 141,742 miles

play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 15 Jun 2010 132,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

play in steering rack

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 124,060 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 124,060 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 114,385 miles

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

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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R725 BLC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R725 BLC, 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 R725 BLC registered?

R725 BLC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R725 BLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 BLC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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