MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,837 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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metal fuel lines are corroded but not leaking
Both rear bottom trunion rubber boots split
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear coil springs corroded
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tracking out
rear coil springs corroded
rear exhaust heat sheild insecure
rear coil springs corroded
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
4 wheel tracking out
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)
rear coil springs corroded
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P766 FEF is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P766 FEF, 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 P766 FEF registered?
P766 FEF is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1997.
Is P766 FEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P766 FEF shows 12 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.
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