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T728 UBA

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,606 mi
Last recorded167,606 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT728 UBA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 167,606 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 167,606 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 162,677 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 162,677 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 157,280 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 148,083 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 140,021 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

number plates becoming discoloured

some brake pipes and fuel pipes require attention in order to save

Pass 27 Feb 2008 135,262 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 108,059 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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T728 UBA is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T728 UBA, 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 T728 UBA registered?

T728 UBA is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T728 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T728 UBA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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