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R651 YTF

1998 BMW 523

Silver Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,053 mi
Last recorded160,053 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 YTF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 160,053 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 159,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 148,300 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 122,784 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

all four tyres have stonecut damage

slight oil dampness under rear axle diff unit

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 11 Jun 2009 122,784 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

all four tyres have stonecut damage

slight oil dampness under rear axle diff unit

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2008 101,349 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2008 101,322 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2007 79,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R651 YTF is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R651 YTF, 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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What year was R651 YTF registered?

R651 YTF is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R651 YTF safe to buy?

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