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ExpiredMileage
102,501 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside, offside play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
centre stop lamp inoperative
engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated
vehicle has various body damage/missing trim etc
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
centre stop lamp inoperative
engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
centre stop lamp inoperative
engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine light on
Nearside Front Stub axle fractured hub assembly (5.1.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp insecure both sides (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
engine light on
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine Management Lamp illuminated
Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, under chalked area of trim (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine Management Lamp illuminated
Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine Warning Lamp illuminated
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod has play in the ball joint
Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Engine Warning Lamp illuminated
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod has play in the ball joint
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine light on
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.80mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.30mm (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
item removed from windscreen
offside front tyre worn inner edge
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.80mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.30mm (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
item removed from windscreen
offside front tyre worn inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both parking brake have slightly low effort
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both parking brake have slightly low effort
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
the offside front tyre is worn down to 2mm of tread on the inside edge
the tailgate sidelight on the nearside is emiting a dull light
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W985 KMR 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 58.6%.
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 W985 KMR, 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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W985 KMR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 21 March 2000.
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