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R27 XGU

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,014 mi
Last recorded134,014 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 XGU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 134,014 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 134,014 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 123,983 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 116,180 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 95,283 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 87,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 82,415 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 78,119 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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R27 XGU is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R27 XGU, 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 R27 XGU?

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What year was R27 XGU registered?

R27 XGU is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R27 XGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 XGU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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