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P58 ASB

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,526 mi
Last recorded176,526 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 ASB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 176,526 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 172,347 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 160,500 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 160,500 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 146,790 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 146,790 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 132,521 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 132,515 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 8 Feb 2008 126,051 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 117,453 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 104,213 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 104,213 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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P58 ASB is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P58 ASB, 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 P58 ASB registered?

P58 ASB is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P58 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P58 ASB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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