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P268 LHK

1997 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,976 mi
Last recorded85,976 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 LHK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,976 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2021 85,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play the rear top bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 85,475 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2019 82,893 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Neaside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 79,971 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/r upper arm has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,544 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full underside inspection

O/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 15 Jun 2016 77,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full underside inspection

O/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog light is damaged

o/s/f tyre low of tread and wearing on edges

o/s/r upper arm has slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 72,490 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 70,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,237 miles

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

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

rear lower suspension bush covers split both sides

Fail 15 Jun 2011 66,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres perished, n/s/f worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres perished, n/s/f worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,040 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 57,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,715 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,947 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 41,249 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,249 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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P268 LHK is a 1997 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P268 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.

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P268 LHK is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P268 LHK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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