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S271 KTS

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,493 mi
Last recorded149,493 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 KTS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 149,493 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 149,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 143,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 134,492 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 134,492 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 123,264 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 123,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 112,534 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 112,534 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 107,557 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 107,577 miles

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?

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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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.

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