MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,757 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Near side rear electric window is not closing
Offside Front Driver door is not closing properly
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Off side rear wheel has 3-9 clock movements
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one light is not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil leak under the engine Reverse lights are not working
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Near side rear electric window is not closing
Offside Front Driver door is not closing properly
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Off side rear wheel has 3-9 clock movements
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one light is not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil leak under the engine Reverse lights are not working
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible filled with water (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible filled with water (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and insecure (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both Front Tyre's Wearing On Inner Edges.
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edges.
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
N/S/R anti rollbar link arm has slight play
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
A.B.S LIGHT WORKING AT TIME OF TEST
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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S481 KGC is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S481 KGC, 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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S481 KGC is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 10 November 1998.
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