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P452 UGC

1997 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

208,504 mi
Last recorded208,504 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 UGC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 208,504 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 202,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 194,493 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 186,957 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 182,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 181,830 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 181,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 181,066 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sills as marked (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 180,275 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2016 180,275 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2015 179,474 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 179,458 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 178,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre down to 3mm

offside front bump stop deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2014 178,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre down to 3mm

offside front bump stop deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 176,863 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear lower arm inner front bush starting to split

rear lower arm outer bush covers spliting both side

Fail 5 Dec 2013 176,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear lower arm inner front bush starting to split

rear lower arm outer bush covers spliting both side

Pass 29 Nov 2012 175,162 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2012 175,108 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2011 171,604 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 171,568 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2010 169,001 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 164,398 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both fuel pipes under vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2009 164,398 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both fuel pipes under vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2008 158,538 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 158,538 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 152,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 134,662 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 134,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P452 UGC is a 1997 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P452 UGC, 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 P452 UGC registered?

P452 UGC is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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