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R313 FCL

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,184 mi
Last recorded121,184 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 FCL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 121,184 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area next to jacking point ( sill covers fitted ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area next to jacking point ( sill covers fitted ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 114,070 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 113,957 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 113,953 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 113,951 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 113,306 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 112,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 112,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 112,212 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded but cover with plastic not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,503 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 105,133 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,822 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,620 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,131 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,582 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

near side front tyre slight cracks and splits

Fail 28 Mar 2013 71,569 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,520 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,747 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 59,488 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 56,964 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 56,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear offside tyre fouling part of vehicle when suspension hangs freely †

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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R313 FCL is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R313 FCL, 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 R313 FCL registered?

R313 FCL is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R313 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 FCL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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