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P363 XHB

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,121 mi
Last recorded106,121 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 XHB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 106,121 miles

Oil leak

both front inner rack ends play

offside rear door outer handle not working

Fail 6 Mar 2009 106,119 miles

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

Oil leak

both front inner rack ends play

offside rear door outer handle not working

Fail 10 Mar 2008 100,412 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

slight corrsion exhaust

slight play steering

slight wear amd corrosion brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2008 100,412 miles

slight corrsion exhaust

slight play steering

slight wear amd corrosion brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2007 92,480 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 92,480 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 84,592 miles

advise rear tyres 3.0 2.5mm

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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P363 XHB is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P363 XHB, 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 P363 XHB registered?

P363 XHB is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P363 XHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P363 XHB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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