MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers fitted
general under body rust
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit - worn - ( required soon ) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded - ( attachment area ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn /limit - ( slight ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive mist / slight - ( under trays fitted ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / front corroded inner - ( slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / lower inner - ( offside and nearside slightly cracked / no movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ENGINE COVER & TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW
UNDER SILL TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak
The handbrake is poor
The headlamp lenses are deteriorated
The n/s/f brake pipe is corroded
The rear brake hoses are starting to perish
Oil leak
The o/s/f drop link dust cover is deteriorated
The rear tyres are worn to 3mm
Handbrake efficiency poor
headlamp lenses deteriorated
the front tyres are wearing on the outer edges, the rears are worn on the inner edges
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively 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)
headlamp lenses deteriorated
the front tyres are wearing on the outer edges, the rears are worn on the inner edges
all tyres wearing on the edges
the n/s/f brake pipe is corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all tyres wearing on the edges
the n/s/f brake pipe is corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil on min mark
lip on all discs
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil on min mark
lip on all discs
rear brake pads worn low
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pads worn low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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PM53 MBM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2005 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 84,459 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 PM53 MBM, 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 21 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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PM53 MBM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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