MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,182 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Baby seat fitted n/s/r, unable to carry out full inspection.
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
O/s outer sill panel at front severly distorted.
Rear part of engine undertay not fitted at time of inspection.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Baby seat fitted n/s/r, unable to carry out full inspection.
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
O/s outer sill panel at front severly distorted.
Rear part of engine undertay not fitted at time of inspection.
Some play/wear both rear anti roll bar drop links.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front metal brake pipes corroded
evidence of corrosion in both rear outer sills
nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint worn and top boot split
nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded parts heavily coated in grease preventing full inspection
rear brake flexis deteriorated
Nearside Inner Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
both front and rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
both front and rear brake discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front anti roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust covers split
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R233 LPH is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 R233 LPH, 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 R233 LPH registered?
R233 LPH is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 4 November 1997.
Is R233 LPH safe to buy?
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