MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,645 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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P589 MUR is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P589 MUR, 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 P589 MUR registered?
P589 MUR is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 12 September 1996.
Is P589 MUR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P589 MUR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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