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S345 KRO

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,346 mi
Last recorded143,346 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS345 KRO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 143,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 134,454 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 124,136 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 113,911 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a small cut at inside sidewall

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 113,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a small cut at inside sidewall

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 107,128 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 106,993 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 101,249 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 101,245 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 90,562 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 84,644 miles

off side rear tyre wear inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2005 108,613 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 108,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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S345 KRO is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S345 KRO, 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

How do I check the history of S345 KRO?

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What year was S345 KRO registered?

S345 KRO is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S345 KRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S345 KRO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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