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R767 CGK

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,885 mi
Last recorded115,885 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 CGK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2021 115,885 miles

Offside Front slight movement in top mount

Pass 28 Feb 2020 115,022 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 110,240 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 106,254 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,078 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,204 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,311 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 93,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 90,168 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,281 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 81,420 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 77,388 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 71,967 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,973 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 63,441 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 60,360 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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R767 CGK is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R767 CGK, 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 R767 CGK?

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What year was R767 CGK registered?

R767 CGK is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R767 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R767 CGK shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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