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R75 YLE

1998 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,723 mi
Last recorded135,723 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 YLE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 135,723 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 128,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 120,980 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 113,735 miles

adivse air bag light on

Fail 29 Mar 2011 113,735 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

adivse air bag light on

Pass 27 Mar 2010 107,345 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 101,008 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 95,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 88,636 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 88,630 miles

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

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

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 12 Apr 2006 77,568 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 77,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R75 YLE is a 1998 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R75 YLE, 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 R75 YLE?

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What year was R75 YLE registered?

R75 YLE is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R75 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R75 YLE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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