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M19 DMK

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,062 mi
Last recorded137,062 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 DMK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 137,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2018 137,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35r18 97w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 133,849 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 131,865 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 131,865 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working high level brake bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 130,801 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

sill covers/trims fitted

slight play in both rear anti roll bar droplinks

Fail 16 Oct 2015 130,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

sill covers/trims fitted

slight play in both rear anti roll bar droplinks

Pass 8 Sep 2014 128,764 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear sills corroded

rear floor corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 127,145 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 119,898 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 114,224 miles

air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 110,969 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 110,969 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 108,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 104,948 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 97,433 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 90,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 82,012 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges †

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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M19 DMK 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 M19 DMK, 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 M19 DMK registered?

M19 DMK is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is M19 DMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M19 DMK 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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