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P281 CVA

1997 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,331 mi
Last recorded147,331 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 CVA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 147,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 147,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 141,988 miles

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

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

play in inner steering joints

Fail 17 Nov 2015 141,988 miles

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

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

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

play in inner steering joints

Pass 2 Dec 2014 134,090 miles

Rear brake discs slightly rusted

Slight play in N/S/F steering Rack Drum Stick

Pass 26 Apr 2014 132,436 miles

Slight play nearside inner rack joint

Pass 13 Apr 2013 129,200 miles

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 14 Apr 2012 126,172 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 120,161 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 114,282 miles

nearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes starting to become corroded

nearside and offside rear flexy hoses starting to crack

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar outer links

slight play in nearside front rack

Pass 22 Apr 2009 108,759 miles

rear brake pipes will soon require replacement

Pass 25 Apr 2008 104,029 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 99,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 94,848 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 90,880 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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P281 CVA is a 1997 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P281 CVA, 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 P281 CVA registered?

P281 CVA is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P281 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 CVA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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