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R690 PSH

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,246 mi
Last recorded113,246 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 PSH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2014 113,246 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 107,414 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 95,103 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 89,244 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 84,259 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2009 74,361 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,674 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 47,817 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,399 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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R690 PSH is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R690 PSH, 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

How do I check the history of R690 PSH?

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What year was R690 PSH registered?

R690 PSH is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R690 PSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 PSH shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R690 PSH have outstanding finance?

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