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P582 RND

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,691 mi
Last recorded156,691 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP582 RND
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 156,691 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 149,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 141,683 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 138,844 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 138,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 138,240 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 133,324 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 125,107 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 117,135 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 107,517 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 98,410 miles

under sheild restricting view.

cracking to rear flexi brake hoses.

dampness to p/steering reservoir.

o/s rear anti roll bar end link rod lower joint slight play.

Pass 27 Jul 2005 88,285 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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P582 RND is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P582 RND, 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

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What year was P582 RND registered?

P582 RND is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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