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388 TUR

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,318 mi
Last recorded150,318 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration388 TUR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 150,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer wheel arches are heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 149,385 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

outer wheel arches are heavily corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2024 149,385 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint is stiff

outer wheel arches are heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 147,900 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 147,133 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 146,405 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 143,963 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 143,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear slightly perished in tread

Fail 31 Jul 2018 143,907 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear slightly perished in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2017 140,518 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 138,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 134,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 131,742 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 131,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 128,902 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 128,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 125,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 123,222 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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388 TUR is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 388 TUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 388 TUR registered?

388 TUR is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is 388 TUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 388 TUR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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