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P145 NLU

1997 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,520 mi
Last recorded75,520 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 NLU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 75,520 miles

Back box missing

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 72,279 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 71,356 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 69,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 66,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 64,402 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 61,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 55,830 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,794 miles

headlight lenes pitted

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chip windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,285 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,507 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,627 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,067 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,429 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,184 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,447 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 47,447 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,370 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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P145 NLU is a 1997 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P145 NLU, 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 P145 NLU registered?

P145 NLU is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P145 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P145 NLU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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