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V181 GLA

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,600 mi
Last recorded64,600 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 GLA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 64,600 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 61,591 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 61,591 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 60,464 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 60,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 59,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front innersteering joints

Fail 28 Nov 2015 59,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front innersteering joints

Pass 6 Dec 2014 57,132 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracks in nearside rear lower radius arm rear bush gaiter

nearside front tyre tread depth low on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2013 53,991 miles

n/s/r lower suspension rear bush/bearing dust cover split/perished

o/s/f and n/s/f inner track rods slight play

Fail 12 Dec 2013 53,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r lower suspension rear bush/bearing dust cover split/perished

o/s/f and n/s/f inner track rods slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,850 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 51,253 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,696 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,919 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,168 miles

n/s/f headlamp internal reflector loose

wipers worn

Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,320 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 47,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,013 miles

front a/r/b links boots split

n/s/r lower suspension arm rear bush worn

Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,220 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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V181 GLA is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V181 GLA, 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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V181 GLA is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is V181 GLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V181 GLA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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