MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,553 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Hand brake travel high
Off side front foglamp loose
Offside rear anti roll bar link worn
Offside rear hand brake shoes rubbing/slightly rubbing
Rear flexible brake hoses perished and starting to crack
Rear metal brake pipes covered in mud and corroded in areas
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
hand brake travel high
o/s/f fog lense loose
o/s/r anti roll bar link worn
o/s/r hand brake shoes rubbing/slight binding
rear flexible brake hoses perished with slight cracks starting.
rear metal brake pipes covered in mud and corroded in areas
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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P820 RHX is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P820 RHX, 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 P820 RHX registered?
P820 RHX is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 11 November 1996.
Is P820 RHX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P820 RHX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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