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P106 DPK

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,029 mi
Last recorded107,029 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 DPK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 107,029 miles

Both front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 107,029 miles

Both front tyre wearing on edges

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 95,362 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 80,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,991 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,409 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,212 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,834 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 38,949 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,395 miles

Stonechip crack in zone "A" of windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2006 34,163 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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P106 DPK is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P106 DPK, 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 P106 DPK registered?

P106 DPK is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P106 DPK safe to buy?

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