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R749 KTO

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

119,235 mi
Last recorded119,235 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 KTO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 119,235 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 119,121 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlamps aimed low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover split (dog leg suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover split (short straight arm ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play in lower knuckle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 109,237 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 109,234 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 108,469 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 107,714 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 106,362 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,774 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 104,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 103,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 100,478 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 100,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 97,665 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (near fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (near fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 97,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (near fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (near fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,712 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded light corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 91,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded light corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 87,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 83,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,605 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 79,604 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Center brake light out

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 74,790 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 74,790 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 70,743 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 66,761 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 61,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,869 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 50,752 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 46,090 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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R749 KTO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R749 KTO, 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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R749 KTO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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