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P332 FNX

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,988 mi
Last recorded101,988 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP332 FNX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 101,988 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 96,543 miles

engine a little tappy

front brake discs starting to wear and rust

light oil leak

offside front wiper split on ends

pin hole in nearside front lower suspension arm dust cover

slight knock and play in steering

Fail 14 Jun 2013 96,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2013 96,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine tappy

front discs worn

knock and play in steering rack

light out warning light on but all lights work ok

o/s/f wiper parks under bonnet and knocks against splash guard

o/s/f wiper split

pin hole in n/s front suspension arm rubber dust cover

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,072 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 94,062 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 92,660 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 90,548 miles

all 4 tyres are worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 5 May 2009 88,789 miles

slight play in the nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2008 86,436 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 3 Jun 2008 86,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 20 Dec 2006 76,468 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 67,489 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 67,489 miles

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

corrosion on inner friction surface of all four brake disc

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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P332 FNX is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P332 FNX, 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 P332 FNX registered?

P332 FNX is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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