BMW 523 R98YAO has 19 MOTs

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This 1998 BMW 523 has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 35,458 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 14:48.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Saturday 23rd January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

R98YAO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202735,458 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED15TH JANUARY 202635,644 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Light Source And Lamp Not Compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Light Source And Lamp Not Compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202523RD JANUARY 202633,629 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202423RD JANUARY 202532,075 MI
PASSED19TH MAY 202218TH MAY 202326,505 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED19TH MAY 202226,505 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED3RD MARCH 202015TH MARCH 202126,417 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Very Slight Weep From Gearbox Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Very Slight Leak At Power Steering Pump Hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Effort Slightly Lower On Nearside
PASSED13TH MARCH 201915TH MARCH 202026,241 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Age Cracked
FAILED8TH MARCH 201926,241 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Age Cracked
PASSED16TH MARCH 201815TH MARCH 201923,399 MI
FAILED16TH MARCH 201823,399 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED2ND MAY 20133RD MAY 201423,057 MI
PASSED1ST MAY 20123RD MAY 201322,505 MI
PASSED4TH MAY 20113RD MAY 201220,549 MI
PASSED28TH APRIL 20103RD MAY 201118,769 MI
PASSED1ST MAY 20093RD MAY 201017,546 MI
PASSED25TH APRIL 20083RD MAY 200916,536 MI
PASSED25TH APRIL 20073RD MAY 200815,461 MI
PASSED4TH MAY 20063RD MAY 200713,917 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R98YAO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

R98YAO MOT Comments

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R98YAO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 35,458 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,266 miles

R98YAO FAQs

This Bmw 523 with registration R98YAO was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 35,458 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 1,266 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Bmw 523 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R98YAO has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 523 has had 17 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 523 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does R98YAO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 7th May 2026 R98YAO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R98YAO Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 7th May 2026 R98YAO does have Tax. Read more

When does R98YAO Tax expire?

The current Tax for R98YAO will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does R98YAO MOT expire?

The current MOT for R98YAO will expire in 9 months on Saturday 23rd January 2027. Read more

When did R98YAO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R98YAO was on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 14:48. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R98YAO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for R98YAO we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has R98YAO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for R98YAO we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R98YAO?

R98YAO is registered as a 1998 Bmw 523. Read more

How many miles has R98YAO done?

The odometer reading for R98YAO at the last MOT in January 2026 was 35,458 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,266 miles per year. Read more

How old is R98YAO?

The vehicle R98YAO was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 28th May 1998. Read more

What colour is R98YAO?

The official colour of R98YAO is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does R98YAO have?

R98YAO has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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