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P271 JDP

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,215 mi
Last recorded162,215 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 JDP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 162,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2007 162,215 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 145,886 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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P271 JDP is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P271 JDP, 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 P271 JDP registered?

P271 JDP is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P271 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P271 JDP shows 3 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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