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R662 GBR

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,248 mi
Last recorded161,248 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 GBR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 161,248 miles

windscreen cracked along bottom

Fail 16 Sep 2011 161,227 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

power steering system very noisey

windscreen cracked along bottom

Pass 27 Aug 2010 147,612 miles

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)

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2009 134,461 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 134,329 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 126,707 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Jun 2007 123,244 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 120,015 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 6 Jun 2005 117,134 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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R662 GBR is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R662 GBR, 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 R662 GBR registered?

R662 GBR is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R662 GBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R662 GBR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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