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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside outer sill bent
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front fog light not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside outer sill bent
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front fog light not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inside shoulder.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe running around and behind fuel tank and above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean recheck and repair. Suspect rocker cover gasket at fault. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering bearing/pump noise heard at tank. Recommend check.
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers required cleaning. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Strongly recommend replacement. 235/45R17 97Y. Both front tyres low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster poor. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Recommend replacement. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inside shoulder.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Both adjusters poor. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe running around and behind fuel tank and above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has radial cracks in tread area.
Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean recheck and repair. Suspect rocker cover gasket at fault. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering bearing/pump noise heard at tank. Recommend check.
Water ingress into both headlamp units. Offside headlamp outer lens detached from inside unit. Recommend replacement.
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on outter water shedders 235/45/17y (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside passenger side outter seal damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on outter water shedders 235/45/17y (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside passenger side outter seal damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front & offside front tyres worn on outer edges.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front & offside front tyres worn on outer edges.
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W295 KCD is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2000 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 111,598 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 W295 KCD, 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 26 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W295 KCD is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2000.
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