MOT Status
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138,276 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
plastic covers on outer sills not allowing full inspection
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
plastic covers on outer sills not allowing full inspection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower suspension arm outer dust cover split
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower suspension arm outer dust cover split
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
various components have been greased including all brake pipes
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
various components have been greased including all brake pipes
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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 to rear metal brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear coil spring slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XUR 24 is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 XUR 24, 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 XUR 24 registered?
XUR 24 is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1997.
Is XUR 24 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XUR 24 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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