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S52 KYY

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,731 mi
Last recorded189,731 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 KYY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 189,731 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyre starting to perrish

all rear brake pipe cover in grease

Pass 7 Jul 2014 184,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 176,551 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front to rear fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 176,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

brake wear warning light is on

front to rear fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 158,272 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 140,300 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 128,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 128,392 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 116,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

os inner side light rear not working

Fail 15 Jun 2009 116,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 97,163 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.Not all pipes visible at test.

Underbody guard fitted at test.

Pass 11 Nov 2006 87,707 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 79,502 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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S52 KYY 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 76.9%.

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 S52 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.

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What year was S52 KYY registered?

S52 KYY is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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