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S991 KKP

1999 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,946 mi
Last recorded117,946 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 KKP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 117,946 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 117,946 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,216 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 105,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 91,754 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 91,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 82,892 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 77,831 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,484 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 66,762 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

off side front fog lamp broken

Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S991 KKP is a 1999 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 117,158 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 S991 KKP, 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 27 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S991 KKP registered?

S991 KKP is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S991 KKP safe to buy?

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