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TBZ 4759

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,440 mi
Last recorded120,440 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 4759
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 120,440 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Nov 2012 120,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

chips in windscreen

front discs and pads badly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 114,779 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

front discs pitted and flaking

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 114,513 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

front brake discs pitted and flaking

Pass 17 Aug 2010 110,108 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides front brake discs slightly pitted around outer edges

Pass 4 Aug 2009 105,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 105,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 100,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 100,796 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 96,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all four tyres worn on edges

slight play on offside rear rearmost top ball joint

Fail 2 Aug 2007 96,025 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres worn on edges

slight play on offside rear rearmost top ball joint

Pass 8 Aug 2006 91,062 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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TBZ 4759 is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TBZ 4759, 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 TBZ 4759 registered?

TBZ 4759 is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is TBZ 4759 safe to buy?

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