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R760 LPD

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,978 mi
Last recorded144,978 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 LPD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 144,978 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 139,871 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes have slight play(furthest forward)

catalytic converter inner element appears broken and requires inspection

nearside inner steering rack appears to have play when vehicle is in the lowered position

nearside rear tyre has deep cut in tread and is in poor condition

offside front tyre has deep cut to sidewall

Fail 10 Aug 2017 139,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes have slight play(furthest forward)

catalytic converter inner element appears broken and requires inspection

nearside inner steering rack appears to have play when vehicle is in the lowered position

nearside rear tyre has deep cut in tread and is in poor condition

offside front tyre has deep cut to sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2016 135,197 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 131,120 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 131,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 123,363 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 120,809 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 117,883 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 115,072 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 111,849 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 109,557 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 107,203 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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R760 LPD is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R760 LPD, 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 R760 LPD?

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What year was R760 LPD registered?

R760 LPD is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R760 LPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R760 LPD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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