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P472 DJM

1998 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,324 mi
Last recorded126,324 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 DJM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 126,324 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 126,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 123,141 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 123,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 117,726 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 112,149 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 112,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 107,468 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 107,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,161 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 104,445 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 104,445 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 102,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 101,469 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 101,469 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 99,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 97,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 95,192 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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P472 DJM is a 1998 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 117,395 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 P472 DJM, 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 28 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 P472 DJM registered?

P472 DJM is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P472 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P472 DJM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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