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P322 KEO

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,811 mi
Last recorded114,811 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 KEO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 114,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 114,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 114,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 114,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 111,950 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort is low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 108,429 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 108,390 miles

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive radial shaft seal leaking, gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scored on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre section of exhaust blowing

Pass 10 Nov 2017 106,739 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,242 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,600 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 103,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 103,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 103,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 101,804 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 99,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 97,144 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 93,565 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 88,717 miles

Catalytic converter rattling internally.

Slight roughness in offside front wheel wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 85,133 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 80,098 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 80,098 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 73,505 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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P322 KEO is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P322 KEO, 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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What year was P322 KEO registered?

P322 KEO is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P322 KEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P322 KEO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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