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R412 PDD

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,331 mi
Last recorded67,331 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 PDD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 67,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 62,841 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,830 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 62,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Reflector insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,535 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 62,262 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,895 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm, perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm, perished (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from steering rack area/gaitors (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2015 60,932 miles

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,229 miles

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

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,493 miles

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S park brake effort low

Pass 5 May 2011 56,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,117 miles

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

Rear brake pads low

Fail 28 Apr 2009 53,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads low - Discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,679 miles

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

Rear brake pads low - Discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,200 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 48,876 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 46,579 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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R412 PDD is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R412 PDD, 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 R412 PDD registered?

R412 PDD is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R412 PDD safe to buy?

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