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S968 YHK

2003 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,785 mi
Last recorded178,785 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 YHK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 178,785 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 10 Jun 2008 178,643 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 May 2007 158,618 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 138,798 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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S968 YHK is a 2003 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S968 YHK, 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 23 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S968 YHK registered?

S968 YHK is a 2003 BMW 523, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is S968 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S968 YHK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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