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P264 LHK

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,441 mi
Last recorded96,441 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 LHK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 96,441 miles

Airbag warning lamp stays on

Fail 7 Jan 2009 96,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Airbag warning lamp stays on

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 90,952 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 81,719 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 73,808 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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P264 LHK is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P264 LHK, 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 P264 LHK registered?

P264 LHK is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P264 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P264 LHK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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