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R725 KBF

1998 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,113 mi
Last recorded145,113 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 KBF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 145,113 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge and cracking inside tread

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge and cracking inside tread

Fail 18 Apr 2013 145,111 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge and cracking inside tread

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge and cracking inside tread

Pass 14 Apr 2012 139,887 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 139,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 134,604 miles

Front brake disc back plates corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 134,604 miles

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

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

Front brake disc back plates corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2010 129,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 129,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 118,060 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 106,832 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 106,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2007 97,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 87,007 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 2.2mm

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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R725 KBF is a 1998 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R725 KBF, 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 R725 KBF registered?

R725 KBF is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R725 KBF safe to buy?

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