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R260 YLE

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,837 mi
Last recorded146,837 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 YLE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 May 2010 146,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2009 144,756 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 142,645 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 135,085 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 115,145 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 102,905 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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R260 YLE is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R260 YLE, 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 R260 YLE?

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What year was R260 YLE registered?

R260 YLE is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R260 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 YLE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R260 YLE have outstanding finance?

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