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R533 CKK

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,121 mi
Last recorded67,121 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 CKK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,121 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 65,256 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,658 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 62,658 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,846 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 57,846 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,505 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,720 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 41,724 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 37,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2005 33,732 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R533 CKK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R533 CKK, 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 R533 CKK registered?

R533 CKK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R533 CKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R533 CKK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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