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K44 MBM

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,351 mi
Last recorded145,351 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 MBM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 145,351 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 93,570 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

n/s headlight got to minimum height by moving head light.height adjuster u/s borderline pass

number plates illegaly spaced not disguised benifit given to presenter who is having new plates fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 135,485 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s headlight got to minimum height by moving head light.height adjuster u/s borderline pass

number plates illegaly spaced not disguised benifit given to presenter who is having new plates fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2008 126,010 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 118,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise unable to check outer sills skirts fitted,n/s/r outer handbrake cable beginning to split.

Fail 4 Jul 2007 118,985 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise n/s/r outer handbrake cable beginning to split.advise rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

advise unable to check outer sills skirts fitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 117,309 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 117,248 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

smoke for exhaust when started up

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 104,392 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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K44 MBM is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 K44 MBM, 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 K44 MBM registered?

K44 MBM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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