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P379 PLP

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,622 mi
Last recorded90,622 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 PLP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 90,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2011 87,401 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 87,104 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,835 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 82,835 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 78,152 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 78,152 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 72,646 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 72,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 67,588 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 67,588 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,982 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 66,982 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 60,985 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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P379 PLP is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P379 PLP, 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 P379 PLP registered?

P379 PLP is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P379 PLP safe to buy?

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