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OW52 LFE

2002 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,837 mi
Last recorded173,837 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 LFE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 173,837 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 161,826 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 149,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 137,015 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 137,015 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 122,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 107,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 92,121 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 73,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 73,746 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 58,312 miles

flucuation to brake readings

handbrake effort 17%. minimum 16%.

wear to brake pads and discs

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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OW52 LFE is a 2002 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OW52 LFE, 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 24 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 OW52 LFE?

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What year was OW52 LFE registered?

OW52 LFE is a 2002 BMW 523, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is OW52 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 LFE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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