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R410 BKE

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,695 mi
Last recorded102,695 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 BKE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 102,695 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,987 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 79,543 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,389 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 71,241 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 67,616 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 67,556 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 65,142 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 63,358 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 63,358 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 61,504 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 57,909 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 57,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R410 BKE is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R410 BKE, 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

How do I check the history of R410 BKE?

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What year was R410 BKE registered?

R410 BKE is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R410 BKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R410 BKE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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