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R618 CGT

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,601 mi
Last recorded80,601 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 CGT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 80,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 80,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 78,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 78,308 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 71,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 71,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 68,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,118 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 64,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed second layer inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 62,672 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NOTE ,ALL THREE BRAKE LIGHT STUCK DURING TEST. BUT RECTIFIED BUT ITS SELF. HORN NOT WORKING AT START OFF TEST,BUT CHECKED AGAIN AT END OF TEST AND IT WORKED ! TWO ITEMS ABOVE REQUIRE ATTENSION.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate cracked

nearside wiper blade slightly smearing

Fail 21 Feb 2015 62,672 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NOTE ,ALL THREE BRAKE LIGHT STUCK DURING TEST. BUT RECTIFIED BUT ITS SELF. HORN NOT WORKING AT START OFF TEST,BUT CHECKED AGAIN AT END OF TEST AND IT WORKED ! TWO ITEMS ABOVE REQUIRE ATTENSION.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front number plate cracked

nearside wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,596 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 61,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,967 miles

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP SHOWING BULLB FAILURE ON DASHBOARD,YET ALL BULBS WORKING

Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,559 miles

Centre stop light not working

Front number plate damaged

N/S/F Tyre low tread

Slight play in O/S/R Suspension drop link

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 56,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Number plates might not be legal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 56,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Number plates might not be legal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,408 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 55,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 52,582 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 52,582 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,058 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 46,626 miles

oil leak

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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R618 CGT is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R618 CGT, 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 R618 CGT registered?

R618 CGT is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R618 CGT safe to buy?

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