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K18 MHL

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,848 mi
Last recorded151,848 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 MHL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 151,848 miles

handbrake travel to limit

parking brake efficiency only just passes indication repair or adjustment required

Fail 28 Aug 2019 151,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

handbrake travel to limit

parking brake efficiency only just passes indication repair or adjustment required

Pass 6 Sep 2018 150,446 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 140,026 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 133,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,511 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 18 Sep 2014 116,244 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 109,902 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,740 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 99,042 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 95,341 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 91,767 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 87,948 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres slightly perrished

Fail 24 Oct 2006 87,655 miles

ENGINE CUT OUT DURING MOT TEST.

ENGINE OVER HEATED DURING MOT TEST.

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE.

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

Pass 24 Oct 2006 87,655 miles

ENGINE CUT OUT DURING MOT TEST.

ENGINE OVER HEATED DURING MOT TEST.

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

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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K18 MHL is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K18 MHL, 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 K18 MHL registered?

K18 MHL is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is K18 MHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 MHL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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