MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
airbag light up on dash
both rear lower hub bushes have slight play
rear exhaust upper heat shield loose
slight engine oil leak around rear of engine possible cam cover gasket
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
airbag light up on dash
both rear lower hub bushes have slight play
rear exhaust upper heat shield loose
slight engine oil leak around rear of engine possible cam cover gasket
Nail in offside rear tyre
air bag light up on dash
nearside rear bottom hub bush has slight play
nearside rear upper rear arm has slight play in ball joint
offside front tyre cracking on inner tread
power steering hoses damp in oil
poss air leak on engine breather valve.
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
poss air leak on engine breather valve.
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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R962 CTM is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R962 CTM, 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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What year was R962 CTM registered?
R962 CTM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 7 January 1998.
Is R962 CTM safe to buy?
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