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P557 PLP

1997 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,137 mi
Last recorded91,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 PLP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2020 91,137 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams both sides (4.1.3 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached top arm bolt snapped of (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 81,773 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake only just met legal requirment

Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,897 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 73,359 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,547 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 60,712 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,712 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,336 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 54,109 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,951 miles

advise- off side tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,710 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 46,710 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,918 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,334 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 53,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 30,019 miles

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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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P557 PLP is a 1997 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P557 PLP, 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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P557 PLP is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P557 PLP safe to buy?

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