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R309 ULK

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,571 mi
Last recorded94,571 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 ULK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 94,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 87,935 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 78,962 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,962 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 70,922 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 61,525 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 61,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,416 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 50,431 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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R309 ULK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R309 ULK, 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 R309 ULK?

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What year was R309 ULK registered?

R309 ULK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R309 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R309 ULK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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