MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R94 BWB is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R94 BWB, 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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How do I check the history of R94 BWB?
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What year was R94 BWB registered?
R94 BWB is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 8 April 1998.
Is R94 BWB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R94 BWB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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