MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,294 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air bag light
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air bag
o/s sterring rack worn
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air bag
o/s sterring rack worn
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r hand brake performance low
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P53 ASB is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 P53 ASB, 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 P53 ASB registered?
P53 ASB is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P53 ASB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P53 ASB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P53 ASB have outstanding finance?
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