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S35 KYY

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,755 mi
Last recorded109,755 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 KYY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 109,755 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 109,755 miles

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 107,369 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 107,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 103,768 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 101,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 101,240 miles

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 101,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front tyres low tread

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,386 miles

ABS lamp is obscured so cannot determine if it is now faulty

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 22 Jul 2013 88,386 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,311 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,757 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

Fail 27 Jul 2009 66,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,185 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,935 miles

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

air bag warning lamp is on.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,756 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2005 40,468 miles

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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S35 KYY is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S35 KYY, 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 S35 KYY registered?

S35 KYY is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S35 KYY safe to buy?

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