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P436 BNW

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,898 mi
Last recorded80,898 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 BNW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,898 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 77,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 77,448 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,397 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 71,397 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,222 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 56,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,831 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 47,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,961 miles

Offside front tyre is badly worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,490 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 31,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear/offside rear and offside front tyres just legal and should be replaced (225/60/R15V)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,641 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,585 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 19,934 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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P436 BNW is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P436 BNW, 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 P436 BNW registered?

P436 BNW is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P436 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P436 BNW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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