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R479 VKK

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,999 mi
Last recorded128,999 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 VKK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 128,999 miles

headlights misty

Pass 25 Jun 2018 116,401 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 104,205 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 104,199 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,383 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 102,383 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 99,357 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,296 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,433 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear pads low

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,760 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm front bushes have medium play

Pass 29 Jun 2011 85,984 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,841 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 70,289 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R479 VKK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R479 VKK, 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 R479 VKK registered?

R479 VKK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R479 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R479 VKK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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