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P38 CNR

1997 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,792 mi
Last recorded140,792 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 CNR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 140,792 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Front tie bar inner bushes worn

Nearside headlamp aim correct but bulb holder assembly appears loose in headlamp unit

Nearsiide front to rear steel brake pipe close to excessively corroded

Power steering pump wet

Pass 1 Aug 2008 138,039 miles

air bag light on

Fail 31 Jul 2008 138,033 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Aug 2007 132,511 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f healight aim on lower limit

power steering pump noisey and poor effort on limit

see orignal advisories 353309707416

Fail 28 Jul 2007 132,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded to limit

noise from power steering (working ok at time of test)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge some cracks in tread no cords visable at time of test

petrol pipes well corroded

plastic covers on underside hard to see some areas

some metal brake pipes well corroded hard to see

Pass 12 May 2006 122,905 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 122,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P38 CNR is a 1997 BMW 523 in Red 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 P38 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 P38 CNR registered?

P38 CNR is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P38 CNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 CNR 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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