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P548 UGC

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,549 mi
Last recorded156,549 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 UGC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 156,549 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heavy surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 156,549 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Heavy surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 155,067 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 153,729 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 151,569 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 149,312 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 149,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 146,943 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 143,823 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 159,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 133,575 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 129,159 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 129,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 124,338 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 118,987 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 113,671 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 108,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 103,447 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 103,446 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 103,244 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 102,399 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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P548 UGC is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P548 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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P548 UGC is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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