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X195 KBO

1999 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,084 mi
Last recorded82,084 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX195 KBO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket broken

signs of oil leak around rear diff area

Fail 25 Oct 2013 79,489 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket broken

signs of oil leak around rear diff area

Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,439 miles

centre stop light not working

off side rear antiroll bar drop link rubber cover split

Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,659 miles

front exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,635 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,071 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 67,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,192 miles

condensation to o/s/f headlight

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,385 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 59,385 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 52,917 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,436 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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X195 KBO is a 1999 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X195 KBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X195 KBO registered?

X195 KBO is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is X195 KBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X195 KBO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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