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FTU 1T

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

59,836 mi
Last recorded59,836 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTU 1T
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 59,836 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 59,822 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 59,763 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 59,647 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 59,609 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,537 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 59,419 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,346 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 59,321 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,281 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 59,205 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,124 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,027 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,864 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 58,751 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,671 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 58,374 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,074 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 58,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,715 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 57,135 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 56,120 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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FTU 1T is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FTU 1T, 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

How do I check the history of FTU 1T?

You can check the full history of FTU 1T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FTU 1T registered?

FTU 1T is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is FTU 1T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTU 1T shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FTU 1T have outstanding finance?

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