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P445 VGT

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,025 mi
Last recorded44,025 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 VGT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 44,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2022 44,025 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,170 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 38,774 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 38,570 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 38,570 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 38,445 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 38,445 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 38,361 miles

front pads worn, rear discs corroded and front No plate cracked

Pass 5 May 2017 38,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 May 2016 38,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2016 38,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2015 37,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 36,570 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 35,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 35,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,034 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 34,314 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 33,561 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 32,589 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 31,605 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 30,790 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 30,253 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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P445 VGT is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P445 VGT, 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 P445 VGT registered?

P445 VGT is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P445 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P445 VGT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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