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P336 ABB

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,669 mi
Last recorded94,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP336 ABB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 94,669 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 94,133 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 93,645 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 93,166 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 93,166 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 92,498 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 91,709 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 90,963 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,924 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 88,986 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,735 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 87,733 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)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 86,291 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,895 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 83,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 81,173 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,464 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,477 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 77,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,631 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,010 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 72,728 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 70,979 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 68,907 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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P336 ABB is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P336 ABB, 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 P336 ABB registered?

P336 ABB is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P336 ABB safe to buy?

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