MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s front tyre has nail in tred . tyre in poor condtion
n/s rear tyre close to limit 1.6mm
o/s front tyre on limit 1.6mm
o/s rear tyre close to limit 1.6mm
rear sub frame bushs perished . little up+ down movement
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear door handle broken
offside rear tyre worn on edges.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
offside rear tyre worn on edges.
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P185 ADD is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P185 ADD, 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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What year was P185 ADD registered?
P185 ADD is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 6 May 1997.
Is P185 ADD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P185 ADD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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