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R336 KDK

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

201,005 mi
Last recorded201,005 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 KDK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 201,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills inner (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

chassis under trays fitted preventing full inspection of underside

Pass 28 Aug 2018 200,351 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 199,777 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 198,703 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 140,326 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 139,553 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 138,777 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 137,545 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 135,992 miles

brake pad wear lamp on

Pass 25 Aug 2010 134,419 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 134,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 130,661 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 127,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 127,224 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 115,238 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 90,906 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 90,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare tyre on canvass

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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R336 KDK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R336 KDK, 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 R336 KDK registered?

R336 KDK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R336 KDK safe to buy?

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