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P324 AFG

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,016 mi
Last recorded109,016 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 AFG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 109,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 108,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 107,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 107,199 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 105,569 miles

Offside Drivers sun visor missing

Fail 16 Feb 2016 105,568 miles

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

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

Offside Drivers sun visor missing

Pass 13 Feb 2015 103,100 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 97,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 970,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,967 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r stub axel pins .dust covers split

Fail 15 Feb 2012 93,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r stub axel pins .dust covers split

Pass 16 Feb 2011 89,815 miles

Rear susspension joints dust covers split

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2010 86,892 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 84,048 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 79,257 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

check parking brake system, long travel in lever

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 18 Feb 2008 79,257 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

check parking brake system, long travel in lever

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2007 753,123 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2006 70,086 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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P324 AFG is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P324 AFG, 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 P324 AFG registered?

P324 AFG is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P324 AFG safe to buy?

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