MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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P296 JMO is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 P296 JMO, 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 P296 JMO registered?
P296 JMO is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 17 March 1997.
Is P296 JMO safe to buy?
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