MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sills as marked (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
front to rear fuel pipes rusty
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
front to rear fuel pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom arm (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre down to 3mm
offside front bump stop deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre down to 3mm
offside front bump stop deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear lower arm inner front bush starting to split
rear lower arm outer bush covers spliting both side
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear lower arm inner front bush starting to split
rear lower arm outer bush covers spliting both side
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both fuel pipes under vehicle showing corrosion
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both fuel pipes under vehicle showing corrosion
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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P452 UGC is a 1997 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 P452 UGC, 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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P452 UGC is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 26 February 1997.
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