MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyres tread wearing low
nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint rubbers perrished
offside rear wheel bearing slight play
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
wear in o/s/r anti roll bar link
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake eff just within limit
play in n/s steering rack end
corrosion to n/s and o/s front steel brake pipes
handbrake efficiency just within limits
front brake pads low
play in steering rack
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake pads low
play in steering rack
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
rear no. plate
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P132 XUP is a 1996 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1996 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 123,198 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 P132 XUP, 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 30 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P132 XUP is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 29 November 1996.
Is P132 XUP safe to buy?
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