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R188 XAO

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,311 mi
Last recorded103,311 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 XAO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 103,311 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear jacking points have slight surface corrosion

slight fluid leak from air con compressor

Pass 12 May 2015 101,598 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 101,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,213 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 100,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 98,550 miles

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

plastic covers on sills

Fail 4 Apr 2013 98,550 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

plastic covers on sills

Pass 12 Apr 2012 95,720 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag light on

Fail 6 Apr 2012 95,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag light on

Pass 13 Apr 2011 86,979 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 86,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 77,725 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 73,518 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,272 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 63,496 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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R188 XAO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R188 XAO, 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 R188 XAO registered?

R188 XAO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R188 XAO safe to buy?

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