MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,357 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
repaired area covered in under seal
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and Offside inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
near side headlamp has condensation in unit
off side headlamp lense poor
off side rear tyre has nail in tread
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe off (8.2.3)
near side headlamp has condensation in unit
off side headlamp lense poor
off side rear tyre has nail in tread
near side rear inner sill corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
near side rear inner sill corroded
both rear tyres getting close to legal limit
rear suspension bushes poor condition
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres getting close to legal limit
rear suspension bushes poor condition
SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.O/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.R LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS BOOTS SPLIT.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.O/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.R LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS BOOTS SPLIT.
off side headlamp image becoming poor, off side rear tyre has a chunck out of side wall and off side front tyre has a lot of cracking on outer side wall
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
off side headlamp image becoming poor, off side rear tyre has a chunck out of side wall and off side front tyre has a lot of cracking on outer side wall
OIL LEVEL MIN.WASH DELIVERY POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.R SUSPENSION ARMS BOOTS SPLIT.TYRES-WALL DAMAGE O/S/F+N/S/F.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
OIL LEVEL MIN.WASH DELIVERY POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.R SUSPENSION ARMS BOOTS SPLIT.TYRES-WALL DAMAGE O/S/F+N/S/F.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
OIL LEVEL MIN.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/R+N/S/R LOWER SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BOOT SPLIT.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F WALL DAMAGE-O/S/R TREAD DAMAGE.
SCREEN DAMAGE.FUEL SMELL UNDER BONNET?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.O/S/R+N/S/R LOWER ARM OUTER PIVOT BOOTS SPLIT.DAMAGE O/S/F TYRE WALL.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
SCREEN DAMAGE.FUEL SMELL UNDER BONNET?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.O/S/R+N/S/R LOWER ARM OUTER PIVOT BOOTS SPLIT.DAMAGE O/S/F TYRE WALL.
SCREEN DAMAGE.N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BOOT SPLIT.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/S/R SUSPENSION LOWER ARM OUTER BOOT SPLIT.O/S/R+N/S/R ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT WORN.
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
SCREEN DAMAGE.N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BOOT SPLIT.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/S/R SUSPENSION LOWER ARM OUTER BOOT SPLIT.O/S/R+N/S/R ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT WORN.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL MIN.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.EXHAUST LEAKS.N/S/F ROLL LINK BOOT DETACHED.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
SCREEN DAMAGE OIL LEVEL MIN EXHAUST LEAKS O/S/F TYRE NAIL F PADS CLOSE LIMIT? EMISSIONS JUST IN LIMITS O/S HEAD LIGHT AIM ON R/H LIMIT-ADJUSTER U/S+VIBRATION
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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P107 RAG is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P107 RAG, 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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P107 RAG is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 30 January 1997.
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