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S761 KAN

1998 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,282 mi
Last recorded152,282 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS761 KAN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 152,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 142,304 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 139,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 135,735 miles

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

both headlight beams dull

slight play in anti roll bar links

Pass 15 Aug 2012 126,304 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyres out of shape on tread

discs worn

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

Pass 15 Aug 2011 119,240 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 108,565 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 96,024 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Aug 2009 96,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,028 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 86,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 81,910 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 78,726 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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S761 KAN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Grey 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 S761 KAN, 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 S761 KAN registered?

S761 KAN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S761 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S761 KAN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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