MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,849 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear lower outer sill damaged
condensation in nearside headlight, slightly affecting light output
front and rear number plates deteriorating
nearside rear outer sill slightly damaged
front and rear number plates deteriorating
nearside front inner brake disc wearing thin
front and rear number plates deteriorating
n/s and o/s front brake discs wearing
o/s rear brake disc slightly rusty
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front and rear number plates deteriorating
n/s and o/s front brake discs wearing
o/s rear brake disc slightly rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s door mirror damaged
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P548 LAK is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 P548 LAK, 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 P548 LAK registered?
P548 LAK is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 28 May 1997.
Is P548 LAK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P548 LAK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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