MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar end links worn not to x/s at time of test (clonking).
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.
nearside front headlamp poor aim/condition
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.
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.
n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low on edges.
225/55/r16/95w continental
n/s/r @ o/s/r tyres poor condition low tread.
washers poor.
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?
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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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