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R713 RRW

1998 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,767 mi
Last recorded148,767 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 RRW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 148,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Jun 2013 148,766 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 135,040 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON

CATALYST EXHAUST SECTION RATTLES

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

MILEAGE DISPLAY NOT ILLUMINATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 135,039 miles

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

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON

CATALYST EXHAUST SECTION RATTLES

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

MILEAGE DISPLAY NOT ILLUMINATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 16 Jun 2011

corrosion to n/s/sill

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2010 129,125 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 121,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 116,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 114,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 108,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 102,200 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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R713 RRW is a 1998 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R713 RRW, 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 R713 RRW registered?

R713 RRW is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R713 RRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R713 RRW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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