MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
both headlights require attention
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front to rear fuel lines are corroded
n/s/f dpop link has play in a ball joint
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front to rear fuel lines are corroded
n/s/f dpop link has play in a ball joint
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both sills are corroded
n/s/f brake pipe started to corrode
n/s/r flexy started to perish
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both sills are corroded
n/s/f brake pipe started to corrode
n/s/r flexy started to perish
power steering hose insecure
n/s/r flexy hose started to perish
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r flexy hose started to perish
power steering hose insecure
various metal brake pipes have corrosion that is not exccesive
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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S636 GKS is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S636 GKS, 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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S636 GKS is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 19 November 1998.
Is S636 GKS safe to buy?
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