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R382 UYY

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,113 mi
Last recorded85,113 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 UYY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS fluid leaking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 85,113 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS fluid leaking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 80,765 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,176 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 79,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,045 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,794 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,313 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 78,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,540 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,872 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 68,597 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,060 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 57,975 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,975 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 51,709 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 51,709 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,793 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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R382 UYY is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R382 UYY, 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.

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What year was R382 UYY registered?

R382 UYY is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R382 UYY safe to buy?

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