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P487 KKP

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 KKP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2019

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 133,789 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 133,782 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2016 124,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front foglamp broken

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 100,450 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 110,634 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 109,957 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 109,965 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 108,753 miles

air bag light stays illuminated

Pass 1 Jun 2011 106,038 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 102,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,050 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 92,049 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2007 82,831 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 82,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,787 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 73,787 miles

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

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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P487 KKP is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P487 KKP, 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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P487 KKP is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P487 KKP 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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