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R113 KSX

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,423 mi
Last recorded130,423 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 KSX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 130,423 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 124,452 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2014 124,445 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 121,789 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 117,018 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 110,944 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 102,203 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 91,531 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 84,299 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 78,319 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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R113 KSX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R113 KSX, 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 R113 KSX?

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What year was R113 KSX registered?

R113 KSX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is R113 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 KSX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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