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R34 XKR

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,137 mi
Last recorded155,137 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 XKR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 155,137 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 155,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 148,427 miles

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

nsr tyre cut noted to sidewall

Fail 4 Feb 2015 148,423 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nsr tyre cut noted to sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2012 145,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 141,091 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 134,402 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 117,527 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 101,531 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 85,678 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 73,922 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 73,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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R34 XKR is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R34 XKR, 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 R34 XKR registered?

R34 XKR is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R34 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 XKR shows 12 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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