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P256 FNX

1997 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,923 mi
Last recorded146,923 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 FNX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 146,923 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 142,194 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 139,593 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 139,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside heahlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 15 Dec 2008 131,366 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 131,361 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 119,793 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 119,792 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 109,879 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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P256 FNX is a 1997 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P256 FNX, 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

How do I check the history of P256 FNX?

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What year was P256 FNX registered?

P256 FNX is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P256 FNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 FNX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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