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R630 RSS

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,806 mi
Last recorded148,806 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 RSS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 148,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 148,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 131,984 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 120,947 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 111,121 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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R630 RSS is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R630 RSS, 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

How do I check the history of R630 RSS?

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What year was R630 RSS registered?

R630 RSS is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R630 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R630 RSS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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