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P173 PBF

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,673 mi
Last recorded55,673 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 PBF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 55,673 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake and fuel pipes greased

Fail 8 Feb 2022 55,673 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake and fuel pipes greased

Pass 10 Feb 2021 51,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 51,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 50,660 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,834 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,580 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 49,580 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,186 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 49,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,626 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front outer edge of tyre slightly worn

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,994 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 47,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 47,740 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r bottom ball joint gaiter split and leaking grease

Fail 9 Nov 2010 46,900 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r bottom ball joint gaiter split and leaking grease

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,536 miles

1.front and rear no plates getting tatty.

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Dec 2008 43,921 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,335 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 41,335 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 38,638 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 34,582 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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P173 PBF is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P173 PBF, 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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P173 PBF is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P173 PBF safe to buy?

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