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R962 CTM

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,771 mi
Last recorded168,771 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 CTM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 168,771 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 168,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 159,485 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 152,138 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 143,391 miles

poss air leak on engine breather valve.

Fail 2 Feb 2009 143,391 miles

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.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 136,403 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 126,948 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 118,413 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R962 CTM registered?

R962 CTM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R962 CTM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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