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K100 OGB

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,216 mi
Last recorded118,216 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 OGB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 118,216 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 113,730 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 103,918 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 103,918 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 96,438 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2007 89,735 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 May 2007 89,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 81,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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K100 OGB is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K100 OGB, 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 K100 OGB registered?

K100 OGB is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is K100 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K100 OGB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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