MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,652 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise brake pad wear indicator light on
advise hand brake at 20% min standard 16%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise brake pad wear indicator light on on dash
advise front brake discs plus pads due for change
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P104 JKC is a 1997 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 P104 JKC, 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.
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How do I check the history of P104 JKC?
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What year was P104 JKC registered?
P104 JKC is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 25 April 1997.
Is P104 JKC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P104 JKC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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