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R413 UKV

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,969 mi
Last recorded172,969 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 UKV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 172,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis/seal corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis/ seal corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 172,920 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 171,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 162,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 162,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 152,938 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 152,937 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 148,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 147,680 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

clutch pedal missing anti slip rubber

Fail 29 Aug 2013 147,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

clutch pedal missing anti slip rubber

Pass 10 Sep 2012 140,942 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 140,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 134,599 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

air bag light on / n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

both front inner discs worn/ n/s/r inner disc pitted

Fail 1 Sep 2011 134,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

air bag light on / n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

both front inner discs worn/ n/s/r inner disc pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 126,129 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 126,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

airbag light on - indicates fault

Pass 10 Apr 2009 124,575 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 108,928 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 108,728 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 95,030 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 95,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 77,741 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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R413 UKV is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R413 UKV, 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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R413 UKV is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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