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YIL 9692

1998 BMW 523

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

225,015 mi
Last recorded225,015 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 9692
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 225,015 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre rear seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2012 225,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre rear seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2011 214,175 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 212,931 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 183,037 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 143,794 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 143,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pad wearing indecator warning light on

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 2 Aug 2007 110,774 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 110,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 84,297 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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YIL 9692 is a 1998 BMW 523 in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YIL 9692, 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 YIL 9692 registered?

YIL 9692 is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is YIL 9692 safe to buy?

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