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YIB 1011

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,679 mi
Last recorded191,679 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 1011
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2013 191,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 191,679 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 185,756 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 183,167 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 1 May 2010 180,062 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 176,390 miles

slight play in ball joints

oil leak on gear box

slight play detected at n/s/r wheel

Fail 28 Apr 2009 176,390 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate damaged

oil leak on gear box

slight play detected at n/s/r wheel

slight play in ball joints

Pass 1 May 2008 173,360 miles

n/s door sticking,rear b rake pipes rusty,slight wear in ball joints,abs slow to power up,rear pads low,o/s/rlower arm bush worn

Fail 1 May 2008 173,360 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s door sticking,rear b rake pipes rusty,slight wear in ball joints,abs slow to power up,rear pads low,o/s/rlower arm bush worn

Pass 1 May 2007 171,294 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 171,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

passanger door sticking †discs and pads low all round †oil leak on g gox †rear brake pipes rusty †damage to front no plate †play in osf rear balljoint †rearsusp arm bushers worn

Pass 28 Apr 2006 163,678 miles

n/s/r bottom wish bone bush has some play †slight play in front susp. ball joints †gear box oil leak †brake pipes rusty †no.plate damaged

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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YIB 1011 is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YIB 1011, 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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What year was YIB 1011 registered?

YIB 1011 is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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