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P37 CNR

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,549 mi
Last recorded162,549 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 CNR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2010 162,549 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 15,664 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 151,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 144,949 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit on outer edge

brake pipe to n/s/r hose corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2006 128,537 miles

brake pipe to n/s/r hose corroded

o/s/r handbrake low on effort

rear brake pads 75% worn

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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P37 CNR is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P37 CNR, 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 P37 CNR registered?

P37 CNR is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P37 CNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P37 CNR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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