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R549 YNN

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,374 mi
Last recorded113,374 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 YNN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2011 113,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 103,594 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel and will require attention soon

Fail 3 Feb 2010 103,594 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel and will require attention soon

Pass 2 Feb 2009 92,464 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

brake pipe to offside front brake hose slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2008 81,615 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 1 Feb 2007 70,907 miles

both poly v belts cracked.

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

both rear tyres just on 1.6mm.

front brake discs worn and becoming pitted.

front brake pads 10% worn.

nearside front to rear metal brake pope corroded.

parking brake travel becoming long.

rear parking brake efforts low.

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links.

unable to check brake fluid level.

various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 60,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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R549 YNN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R549 YNN, 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 R549 YNN registered?

R549 YNN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R549 YNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R549 YNN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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