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S872 KKN

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

186,387 mi
Last recorded186,387 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 KKN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2019 186,387 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

STEERING RACK WEAR

Pass 12 Jan 2018 165,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 165,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 145,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 145,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 132,570 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 130,781 miles

horn poor at time of test.

n/s/f headlamp aim poor (water in lamp) still has aim and pattern at time of test.

n/s/f tyre very low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test 2mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f tyre 3.5mm tread left at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in upper steering colume support bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 126,694 miles

inside edge of front brake discs poor condition corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low tread not below limits at time of test.

n/s/f headlamp poor aim and pattern (water in headlamp) not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 126,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inside edge of front brake discs poor condition corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low tread not below limits at time of test.

n/s/f headlamp poor aim and pattern (water in headlamp) not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 125,594 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f headlamp lens cloudy,Still has good aim and pattern at time of test.

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread left on edges at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar end links worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 123,520 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspention arm front arm inner bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar end links worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 123,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspention arm front arm inner bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar end links worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 121,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f & o/s/f lower supention arm inner bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar end links worn not to x/s at time of test (clonking).

o/s/f & rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 121,688 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f lower supention arm inner bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar end links worn not to x/s at time of test (clonking).

o/s/f & rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 117,817 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar end links worn not to x/s at time of test (clonking).

Fail 8 Oct 2009 117,817 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar end links worn not to x/s at time of test (clonking).

rear brake pads 3/4 worn.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 107,098 miles

nearside front headlamp poor aim/condition

Pass 2 Oct 2007 95,605 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar end links worn not to x/s at time of test.

slight play in o/s/f steering rack drumstick not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 2 Oct 2007 95,605 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar end links worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r parking brake slightly low effort compaired to n/s.

slight play in o/s/f steering rack drumstick not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 86,605 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low on edges.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 74,454 miles

225/55/r16/95w continental

n/s/r @ o/s/r tyres poor condition low tread.

washers poor.

Fail 10 Oct 2005 74,454 miles

225/55/r16/95w continental

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r @ o/s/r tyres poor condition low tread.

washers poor.

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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S872 KKN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S872 KKN, 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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S872 KKN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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