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P229 PGU

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,618 mi
Last recorded91,618 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 PGU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 91,618 miles

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

both front link bar dust covers are slightly damaged but prevent the ingress of dirt

both rear lower subframe dust covers are slightly damaged but preven the ingress of dirt

n/s/f tyre is perished from outer wall

Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,797 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 87,476 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 87,476 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 85,963 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 83,306 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 81,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 79,284 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 79,274 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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P229 PGU is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P229 PGU, 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 P229 PGU registered?

P229 PGU is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P229 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 PGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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