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P209 AAB

1997 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,278 mi
Last recorded146,278 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 AAB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 146,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear parking brake just met its limits;it would appear rear brakes require some adjustment;

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2016 144,812 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 142,928 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 140,141 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 137,008 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 136,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 131,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

vehaicle has slight play in steering

Pass 17 Sep 2010
Pass 19 Sep 2009 123,271 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 118,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 113,364 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 109,601 miles

air bag light staying on

Pass 1 Aug 2005 105,043 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 105,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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P209 AAB is a 1997 BMW 523 in Black 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 P209 AAB, 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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P209 AAB is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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