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S807 KLX

1998 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,305 mi
Last recorded140,305 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS807 KLX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 140,305 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 140,305 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both side lamps blue bulb fitted white bulbs (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format customer supplied plates with correct spacing (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 135,307 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 135,303 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 121,546 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 102,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 102,141 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Poly V belt perished badly

Pass 23 Jul 2013 95,488 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 19 Jul 2013 95,370 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 7 Jul 2012 86,768 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 86,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,693 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT

Fail 20 Jul 2011 78,693 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,295 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INSIDES OF DISCS

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH TYRES ON 2M

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT

Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,501 miles

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

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,851 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded more on insides of discs

offside rear handbrake not working as well as nearside rear

Fail 24 Jul 2008 60,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded more on insides of discs

offside rear handbrake not working as well as nearside rear

Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,687 miles

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,572 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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S807 KLX is a 1998 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S807 KLX, 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 S807 KLX registered?

S807 KLX is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S807 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S807 KLX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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