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R136 KEC

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

232,014 mi
Last recorded232,014 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 KEC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 232,014 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 217,325 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 197,152 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 197,152 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 174,645 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 151,196 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 115,155 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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R136 KEC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R136 KEC, 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.

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What year was R136 KEC registered?

R136 KEC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R136 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R136 KEC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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