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110,334 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine cover fitted
Headlights deteriorating
Power steering pipes loose
Under-trays fitted
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine cover fitted
Headlights deteriorating
Nearside Front Washer inop
Power steering pipes loose
Under-trays fitted
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no focus or aim (4.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split/damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Lower Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
both rear tyres wearing low
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens faded/damp (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords exposed/age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords exposed/age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
both rear tyres wearing low
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensed (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensed (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s rear tyre inner edge low tread
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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S682 KBA is a 1998 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 S682 KBA, 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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S682 KBA is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 20 November 1998.
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