MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion on coil springs
corrosion on fuel lines
damage to both outer sills
front anti-roll bar links in poor condition
stonechip in windscreen
n/s/f anti-roll bar dust cover split.
slight play n/s of steering system.
undertrays fitted.
water damage to rear number plate.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both outersills damaged
front and rear number plate damaged
front inner pads appear worn low
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
front tyres worn low
slight play innearside rear hub mounting bushes
trims fitted to outersills
windscreen chipped
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P145 DBW is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P145 DBW, 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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What year was P145 DBW registered?
P145 DBW is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 24 October 1996.
Is P145 DBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P145 DBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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