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R64 KPE

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,800 mi
Last recorded174,800 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 KPE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 174,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 29 Sep 2017 174,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,967 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 70,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jul 2016

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning light wire chafed

Offside Rear corrosion at jacking point. unable to fully inspect due to sill cover fitted.

oil leaking from engine

Pass 8 Jun 2015
Pass 12 Jun 2014 156,465 miles

offside rear brake wear indicator lead chafed

Pass 10 Nov 2012

catylitic converter internals loose

front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2012

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive 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)

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

catylitic converter internals loose

front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2011 142,476 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 138,738 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 133,775 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 129,128 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 121,341 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside dipped headlamp beam pattern slightly vague.

rear no.plate discolouring.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 114,788 miles

Offside Front 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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R64 KPE is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R64 KPE, 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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R64 KPE is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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