MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,982 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
serious oil leak - transmission fluid ?
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
serious oil leak - transmission fluid ?
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P349 HGM is a 1996 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 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 P349 HGM, 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 P349 HGM registered?
P349 HGM is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 27 September 1996.
Is P349 HGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P349 HGM shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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