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R43 YAJ

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,551 mi
Last recorded147,551 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 YAJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 147,551 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 145,516 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

front brake pipes starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

sills not checked due to sill covers

Fail 28 Dec 2011 145,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake pads not visualy checked

front brake pipes starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 7 Jan 2011 143,291 miles

brake pipes corroding

o/s number plate light dim

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2010 140,597 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in front antiroll bar links

Pass 31 Dec 2008 136,764 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 127,450 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2008 127,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2006 114,587 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 103,968 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 103,922 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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R43 YAJ is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R43 YAJ, 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 R43 YAJ registered?

R43 YAJ is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R43 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 YAJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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