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R948 AJN

1998 BMW 523

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,286 mi
Last recorded149,286 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 AJN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 149,286 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 144,114 miles

1 of 2 n/s rear lamps inop

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

oil filler cap missing

Fail 11 Jul 2008 144,114 miles

1 of 2 n/s rear lamps inop

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

oil filler cap missing

Pass 27 Apr 2007 132,295 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 132,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 121,726 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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R948 AJN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R948 AJN, 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 R948 AJN?

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What year was R948 AJN registered?

R948 AJN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R948 AJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R948 AJN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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