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R2 SCD

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,502 mi
Last recorded90,502 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 SCD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,502 miles

Nearside headlamp security suspect

Fail 4 Jan 2013 90,496 miles

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

Nearside headlamp security suspect

Fail 19 Dec 2011 88,094 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlights condensation, poor intensity

Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,094 miles

nearside headlights condensation, poor intensity

Pass 12 Nov 2010 83,980 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 78,859 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 78,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,301 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 68,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 62,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 55,612 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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R2 SCD is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R2 SCD, 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 R2 SCD registered?

R2 SCD is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is R2 SCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 SCD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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