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S57 KDD

1998 BMW 523

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,084 mi
Last recorded162,084 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 KDD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 162,084 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 167,786 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 148,472 miles

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

park brakes uneven

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Jul 2009 143,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 143,624 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 133,913 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 133,912 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 126,555 miles

Park brake effort low

Fail 18 Jul 2007 126,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 118,687 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 110,318 miles

N/S/F tyre @ 3mm and worn on both edges

Play in ball joint - O/S/R upper suspension arm to hub. Advise replacement

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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S57 KDD is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S57 KDD, 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 S57 KDD registered?

S57 KDD is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S57 KDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S57 KDD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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