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P584 AWV

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

293,271 mi
Last recorded293,271 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP584 AWV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 293,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front front lower arm bushes have slight movement

Fail 1 Apr 2015 293,271 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front front lower arm bushes have slight movement

Pass 2 Dec 2013 279,882 miles

All tyres below 3mm

Centre stop lamp not working

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 265,211 miles

Tyre depths OSF 2.9 nsf2.7 nsr3.3 osr 2.4mm

Fail 3 Dec 2012 265,211 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Tyre depths OSF 2.9 nsf2.7 nsr3.3 osr 2.4mm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 247,996 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear lower pivot boot split

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 21,948 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 157,675 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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P584 AWV is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P584 AWV, 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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What year was P584 AWV registered?

P584 AWV is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P584 AWV safe to buy?

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