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S375 KGX

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

199,703 mi
Last recorded199,703 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS375 KGX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 199,703 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 199,254 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 197,046 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 192,270 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 185,241 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 173,917 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 163,020 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 151,770 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 151,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 143,465 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 143,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front number plate is cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs are worn

n/s/r tyre is cuts in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2009 132,906 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 127,420 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 116,926 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 140,633 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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S375 KGX is a 1999 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 1999 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 117,158 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 S375 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 27 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 S375 KGX?

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What year was S375 KGX registered?

S375 KGX is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S375 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S375 KGX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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