MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,825 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISE BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES GOING TO REAR FLEX HOSES JUST STARTING TO CORRODE SLIGHTLY
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
VERY STRONG ADVISE BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SCORED AND CORRODED THE NEARSIDE DISC IS WORST
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B5 PTE is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 121,619 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 B5 PTE, 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 29 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B5 PTE?
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What year was B5 PTE registered?
B5 PTE is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is B5 PTE safe to buy?
The MOT history for B5 PTE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B5 PTE have outstanding finance?
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