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R617 CSU

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,686 mi
Last recorded141,686 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 CSU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 141,686 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 138,377 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 138,370 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 134,429 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 130,590 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 130,576 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 123,688 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 115,990 miles

both rear tyres just on limit

Pass 27 May 2009 110,009 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 105,510 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2008 105,446 miles

advise slight chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2008 105,445 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise slight chip in windscreen

Pass 24 May 2007 103,090 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 101,852 miles

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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R617 CSU is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R617 CSU, 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 R617 CSU registered?

R617 CSU is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R617 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R617 CSU shows 14 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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