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R613 WGM

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,942 mi
Last recorded148,942 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 WGM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 148,942 miles

air bag light on

front plate craked

nsf drop link has small play

Pass 13 Dec 2010 146,784 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 146,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 140,454 miles

headlamp aim pateern visible but starting to fade

n/s/r tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre slightly perished and worn on sidewall

o/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre slightly perished and worn on sidewall

p.a.s pum and pipes slightly damp

Pass 30 Oct 2008 138,259 miles

both rear tyres getting low

damage to o/s/f wing

o/s/f headlamp starting to fade

some components on the underside of the vehicle are covered by undertreys

Pass 2 Jun 2007 133,946 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 133,945 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

airbag warning lamp stays on

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 30 May 2006 125,211 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 125,211 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WGM is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WGM, 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 R613 WGM registered?

R613 WGM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R613 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R613 WGM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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