MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,796 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear silencer heat shield insecure
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MLZ 5482 is a 1997 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 MLZ 5482, 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 MLZ 5482?
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What year was MLZ 5482 registered?
MLZ 5482 is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is MLZ 5482 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MLZ 5482 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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