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R613 JDL

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,392 mi
Last recorded174,392 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 JDL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 174,392 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 159,502 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 159,501 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 152,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f lower track control arm rear bush has slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2007 152,503 miles

n/s/f lower track control arm rear bush has slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2006 143,006 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Fail 8 Jul 2006 143,006 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R613 JDL 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 57.1%.

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 R613 JDL, 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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How do I check the history of R613 JDL?

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What year was R613 JDL registered?

R613 JDL is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R613 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R613 JDL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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