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R13 HAN

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,452 mi
Last recorded43,452 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 HAN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 43,452 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 43,316 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 43,149 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 42,931 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 42,673 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 42,673 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 41,694 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 40,895 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,957 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 39,957 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,279 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,641 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 38,641 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking up rubber missing

offside rear hand brake reading low

Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,941 miles

Nearside front jacking up rubber missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,207 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,869 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,978 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,330 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,879 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,941 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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R13 HAN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R13 HAN, 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 R13 HAN registered?

R13 HAN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R13 HAN safe to buy?

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