MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,118 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
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)
brake warning light on
front number plate cracked
AIR BAG LIGHT ON.ALL FOUR DISCS RUSTY
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AIR BAG LIGHT ON.ALL FOUR DISCS RUSTY
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
O/S DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. AIR BAG LIGHT ON
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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P793 PHU is a 1996 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P793 PHU, 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 P793 PHU registered?
P793 PHU is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 3 August 1996.
Is P793 PHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P793 PHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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