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S810 KDY

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,121 mi
Last recorded98,121 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS810 KDY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 98,121 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,613 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 30 Jul 2014 192,750 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 192,750 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,194 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 138,075 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 83,060 miles

airbag light on

Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,206 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,681 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES GETTING LOW

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

Pass 18 Jul 2009 52,891 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 2 Aug 2008 49,585 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S FRONT TYRE NAILED

Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,971 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 44,967 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 39,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 34,632 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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S810 KDY is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S810 KDY, 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 S810 KDY registered?

S810 KDY is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S810 KDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S810 KDY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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