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R623 CSF

1998 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,190 mi
Last recorded161,190 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 CSF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 161,190 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 157,035 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 157,033 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 152,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 150,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 146,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 143,160 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 143,156 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 140,291 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 138,477 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion outer sill jacking points nearside and offside

Fail 22 Aug 2018 138,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion outer sill jacking points nearside and offside

Pass 22 Aug 2017 134,340 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 132,720 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 132,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 129,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 126,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre heavily perished in tread

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2012 126,311 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre heavily perished in tread

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2011 124,702 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

low effort nearside park brake

offside front tyre perished in tread

Fail 4 Nov 2011 124,702 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

low effort nearside park brake

offside front tyre perished in tread

Pass 26 May 2010 123,109 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 120,065 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 116,188 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 112,729 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 108,662 miles

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

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

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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R623 CSF is a 1998 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R623 CSF, 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 R623 CSF registered?

R623 CSF is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R623 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R623 CSF shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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