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R72 ABT

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,936 mi
Last recorded120,936 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 ABT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 120,936 miles

pads low all round

Pass 29 Apr 2017 118,359 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 118,359 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear tyres age related cracks.fronts also worn (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 116,082 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 114,325 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 111,655 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 109,956 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 109,956 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 107,460 miles

all brake pipes slight corosion.over axle pipe unable to fully inspect ,i believe it needs replacement

Fail 27 Apr 2012 107,460 miles

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

all brake pipes slight corosion.over axle pipe unable to fully inspect ,i believe it needs replacement

Pass 20 Apr 2011 104,891 miles

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

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

air baglight is on

Fail 19 Apr 2011 104,891 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air baglight is on

Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,599 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 97,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 93,195 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,840 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 72,192 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,192 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,100 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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R72 ABT 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 68.4%.

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 R72 ABT, 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 R72 ABT registered?

R72 ABT is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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