1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · R129 ELG
1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 111,117 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/12/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2494cc
R129 ELG Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/12/2012
- 111,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R129 ELG Mileage History
- 01/06/200668,066 mi
- 31/05/200776,726 mi+8,660 mi
- 31/05/200776,726 mi
- 05/06/200880,499 mi+3,773 mi
- 03/06/200988,541 mi+8,042 mi
- 03/06/201097,905 mi+9,364 mi
- 08/06/2011107,315 mi+9,410 mi
- 22/12/2012111,100 mi+3,785 mi
- 28/12/2012111,117 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 6,547 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R129 ELG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 523 (R129 ELG) between June 2006 and December 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 December 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.