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S505 KSE

1998 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

89,936 mi
Last recorded89,936 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS505 KSE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 89,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2024 82,436 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 82,095 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 75,805 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 75,741 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 70,777 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose Nearside fuel tank strap slightly loose and corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 25 Oct 2022 70,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose Nearside fuel tank strap slightly loose and corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 62,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 62,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,498 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 61,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,223 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,701 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 60,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 59,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,662 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,650 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,919 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,841 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,983 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,445 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 50,445 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,808 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 48,808 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,100 miles

offside brake disc deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2007 48,100 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside brake disc deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 42,872 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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S505 KSE is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S505 KSE, 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 S505 KSE?

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What year was S505 KSE registered?

S505 KSE is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S505 KSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S505 KSE shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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