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R708 BSG

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,413 mi
Last recorded121,413 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 BSG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 121,413 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 108,679 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 108,679 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 88,259 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 88,155 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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R708 BSG is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R708 BSG, 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 R708 BSG registered?

R708 BSG is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R708 BSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R708 BSG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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