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P57 LCC

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

134,273 mi
Last recorded134,273 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 LCC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 134,273 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 132,582 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 127,937 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

Pass 16 Oct 2021 120,493 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 109,850 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 103,083 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 101,243 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 99,881 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 98,596 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,872 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,650 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 89,646 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,970 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 84,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,280 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 72,730 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,850 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,528 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 62,738 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 58,011 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 56,529 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 LCC 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 90.5%.

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 LCC, 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 LCC?

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What year was P57 LCC registered?

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

Is P57 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P57 LCC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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