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R969 YKP

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,591 mi
Last recorded80,591 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 YKP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 80,591 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 78,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 78,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 78,675 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 fronts and rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 68,181 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 67,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 67,371 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 67,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,660 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,178 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 64,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,445 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,215 miles

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 24 Mar 2011 53,489 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 53,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,053 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 50,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,670 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,249 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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R969 YKP is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R969 YKP, 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

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What year was R969 YKP registered?

R969 YKP is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R969 YKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 YKP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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