MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,493 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres 3mm -worn on edges tread not cut as deep 2256015 / nail nsr
front brakes suspect worn and nsf wear indicator wire broken
front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded
nsf brake pipe corroded
oil leaks
play osr lower hub bush
rear exhaust position and knocking
slight play osf roll bar link
steering play
wipers not parking
airbag lamp on / various dents scratches
all tyres worn close to legal limit- treads not cut as deep outside 2256015V nail osr tyre
chip os windscreen within specified limit
exhaust corroded/badly corroded & knocking rear at rear, bumper damaged
exhaust noise / suspension knock
front side lights
nsf shock absorber damp
oil leak / front to rear fuel pipes corroded
osf brake pipe corroded close to limit / nsf brake pipe corroded
parking brake imbalance
play osf steering rack
play osr lower suspension arm rose bush
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
bonnet safety catch sticking/ couple dents scratches
both rear brake hoses perished
couple slight oil leaks
exhaust corroded / rear shield insecure & exhaust noise
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
ns front to rear brake pipe corroded/ osf brake pipe corroded
parking brake imbalance
play osr hub lower bush
play steering rack/ play osf roll bar link
rear brake discs & pads worn close to limit
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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S271 KTS is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 S271 KTS, 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 S271 KTS registered?
S271 KTS is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 3 August 1998.
Is S271 KTS safe to buy?
The MOT history for S271 KTS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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