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P361 FEJ

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,249 mi
Last recorded159,249 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 FEJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2019 159,249 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside rear inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

offside front inner tie rod has slight play

rear differential has slight oil seepage

wipers slightly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2018 148,685 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all coil springs corroded

both sills corroded

crack in windscreen

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

sill kits fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 136,460 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on limit worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 130,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 127,876 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 127,157 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 126,010 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 124,430 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 122,633 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 120,576 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 117,706 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 114,787 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 105,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 96,628 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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P361 FEJ 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 100%.

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 P361 FEJ, 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 P361 FEJ registered?

P361 FEJ is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P361 FEJ safe to buy?

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