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S296 KGX

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,621 mi
Last recorded100,621 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 KGX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 100,621 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 100,595 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 92,857 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 92,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,358 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 78,990 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,485 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,885 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,355 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,102 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 51,950 miles

N/S/R Tyre slightly deflatted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 46,682 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,028 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 32,703 miles

screw in tread of nearside rear tyre

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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S296 KGX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S296 KGX, 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 S296 KGX registered?

S296 KGX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S296 KGX safe to buy?

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