MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
282,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
OUTER SILL AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END INNER BALL JOINT
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW BUT REQUIRED EFFORT REACHED OK
NEARSIDE FRONT, NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
NEARSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE LOW
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear dampers slightly weak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
ADVISE OFF SIDE DIP HEAD ADJUSTER SLIGHTLY FAULTY
ADVISE OFF SIDE FRONT DISC BACKING PLATE SLIGHTLY LOOSE
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P804 GHC is a 1996 BMW 523 in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 P804 GHC, 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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P804 GHC is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 20 November 1996.
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