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P57 CFP

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,600 mi
Last recorded72,600 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 CFP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 72,600 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,202 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack has play

two rear shockers

Pass 6 Jan 2009 68,512 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,515 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 65,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

gear / dif oil leaks

Pass 22 Jan 2007 61,406 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,545 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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P57 CFP is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P57 CFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P57 CFP?

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What year was P57 CFP registered?

P57 CFP is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P57 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P57 CFP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P57 CFP have outstanding finance?

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