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P500 KAR

1997 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,233 mi
Last recorded161,233 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 KAR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 161,233 miles

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

both front brake pipes are corroded

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

n/s/r road wheel is dented on inner rim

Fail 10 Mar 2011 161,229 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

both front brake pipes are corroded

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

n/s/r road wheel is dented on inner rim

Pass 20 Feb 2010 150,038 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 142,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 133,821 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 133,594 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 123,830 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 123,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded, brake pipes are also covered up in certain places making it hard to assess the condition.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 111,614 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 111,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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P500 KAR is a 1997 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P500 KAR, 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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P500 KAR is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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