MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,470 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
slight damage to n/s/r lamp unit
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
slight damage to n/s/r lamp unit
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
TYRES 22550R16V n/s/f 6.0mm o/s/f 7.0mm n/s/r 5.0mm o/s/r 3.0mm o/s/r tyre approaching limit and on limit on inner edge (1.6mm)
both headlamps aim on upper limit
n/s/r lamp lens cracked but showing correct colours, various dents and scratches to car
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
ADVISE OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM LOOSE
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside 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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P626 AFG is a 1997 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P626 AFG, 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 P626 AFG registered?
P626 AFG is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 24 February 1997.
Is P626 AFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P626 AFG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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