MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,864 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Coolant leak
Air bag light on.
Both front tyres perishing.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on.
both front and n/s rear tyres perishing on outer walls.
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
air bag light on.
both front and n/s rear tyres perishing on outer walls.
n/s/r and both front tyres starting to crack
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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P855 PYV is a 1996 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P855 PYV, 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 P855 PYV registered?
P855 PYV is a 1996 BMW 523, first registered on 13 August 1996.
Is P855 PYV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P855 PYV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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