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S199 KDD

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,468 mi
Last recorded106,468 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 KDD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 106,468 miles

oil leak from auto box

small stone chips in zone a of screen

Pass 26 Jan 2007 99,946 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 91,366 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 91,366 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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S199 KDD is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S199 KDD, 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 S199 KDD registered?

S199 KDD is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S199 KDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S199 KDD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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