MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,222 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside mirror lens cracked
Small chip in windscreen
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside mirror lens cracked
Small chip in windscreen
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS
ADVISE MIRRORS NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED ADVISE PARKING BRAKE BOTH CABLES SLIGHT CRACKING OUTER CABLES
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P385 CEC is a 1996 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P385 CEC, 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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How do I check the history of P385 CEC?
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What year was P385 CEC registered?
P385 CEC is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P385 CEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P385 CEC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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