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R72 DFS

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,789 mi
Last recorded101,789 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 DFS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2024 101,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cut in flexi pipe (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cut in flexi pipe (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dog crate in boot (not inspected)

Fail 26 Jan 2023 96,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dog crate in boot (not inspected)

Pass 4 Feb 2022 91,744 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub-frame rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 91,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub-frame rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 87,392 miles

heat shield loose at rear

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat sheild loose at rear

Fail 30 Jan 2020 83,584 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe from front to nearside rear marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes at nearside marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe from front to offside rear marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat sheild loose at rear

Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,730 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Osr and Nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated with substance (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wear indicator wire not connected

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 77,726 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Osr and Nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osr and Nsr inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated with substance (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wear indicator wire not connected

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr and Nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,603 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged both front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,426 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,383 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 64,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,610 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,895 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,877 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,503 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,629 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,541 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,035 miles

airbag light on

slight sweat from nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,374 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light on

steering rack worn at o/s

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 DFS is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DFS, 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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R72 DFS is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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