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P212 ADD

1997 BMW 523

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,489 mi
Last recorded180,489 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 ADD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 180,489 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 180,489 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 167,065 miles

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

rear number plate distorted

Pass 1 May 2008 153,930 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 138,249 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 120,743 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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P212 ADD is a 1997 BMW 523 in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P212 ADD, 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

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What year was P212 ADD registered?

P212 ADD is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P212 ADD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 ADD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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