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P591 PLO

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,648 mi
Last recorded148,648 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 PLO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 148,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s n/s/r tyre edges worn

o/s/n/s/f tyre edges worn

slight noise o/s/n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 10 Feb 2011 148,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/s/r tyre edges worn

o/s/n/s/f tyre edges worn

slight noise o/s/n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2010 143,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2008 139,284 miles

all four tyres limit inner edge

engine smokes

Pass 25 Sep 2007 128,591 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 31 Aug 2006 107,265 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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P591 PLO is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P591 PLO, 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 P591 PLO registered?

P591 PLO is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P591 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P591 PLO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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