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R634 PPE

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,268 mi
Last recorded109,268 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 PPE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 109,268 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 100,645 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 100,643 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 94,296 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 94,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp heavy condensation at time of test,affecting beam image

Pass 13 Feb 2013 89,563 miles

supplememtary restraint system fault indicator lamp staying on

Fail 7 Feb 2013 89,558 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Main beam tell tale light not working

supplememtary restraint system fault indicator lamp staying on

Fail 9 Feb 2012 82,245 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,245 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,511 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,543 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,745 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 64,745 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 63,211 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,271 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 55,634 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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R634 PPE is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R634 PPE, 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 R634 PPE registered?

R634 PPE is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R634 PPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R634 PPE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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