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N2 PKN

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

27,344 mi
Last recorded27,344 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 PKN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 27,344 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 27,248 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 27,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 27,015 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 26,924 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 26,805 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 26,704 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 26,501 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 26,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 25,994 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,496 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 25,137 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,221 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,959 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,727 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,905 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,489 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,475 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 17,475 miles

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.

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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N2 PKN is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N2 PKN, 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

How do I check the history of N2 PKN?

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What year was N2 PKN registered?

N2 PKN is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is N2 PKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 PKN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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