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R640 CGT

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,511 mi
Last recorded64,511 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 CGT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 64,511 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,635 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,954 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 61,558 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,451 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,070 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 57,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,193 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,573 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 47,475 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 44,612 miles

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

Off side front anit roll bar link boot split

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,612 miles

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

Off side front anit roll bar link boot split

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 42,437 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 42,437 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,396 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,460 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,336 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 32,826 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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R640 CGT is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 R640 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R640 CGT registered?

R640 CGT is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R640 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 CGT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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