MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,107 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
very slight play in steering rack
very slight play in steering rack
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
both rear tyres wearing low
traction control lamp remains illuminated
very slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air bag light on
air bag light on.
asc control light on
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
large wear ridge on inner side of o/s front disc
n/s front windscreen washer has poor opperation
o/s front fog light lense cracked
o/s front link rod top joint rubber dust cover split
o/s rear tyre wearing low
play in n/s rear suspension top front arm ball joint
air bag warning light on.
traction control warning light on.
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P819 SGN is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P819 SGN, 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 P819 SGN registered?
P819 SGN is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 10 February 1997.
Is P819 SGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for P819 SGN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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