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R734 NSO

1998 BMW 523

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,445 mi
Last recorded103,445 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 NSO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 103,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 87,530 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 87,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 85,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 80,314 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 75,981 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,330 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 68,676 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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R734 NSO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R734 NSO, 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 R734 NSO?

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What year was R734 NSO registered?

R734 NSO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R734 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R734 NSO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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