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R312 KJO

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,069 mi
Last recorded214,069 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 KJO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 214,069 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 214,069 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 208,746 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 208,746 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 205,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 194,740 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 184,165 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 175,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 169,956 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 169,956 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 156,720 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 139,221 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 139,221 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 123,031 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 106,099 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 96,021 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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R312 KJO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R312 KJO, 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 R312 KJO registered?

R312 KJO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R312 KJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R312 KJO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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