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P619 UCA

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,115 mi
Last recorded177,115 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP619 UCA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 177,115 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 177,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 165,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 158,933 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 151,541 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 146,671 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 140,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 135,070 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 126,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 120,631 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 120,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 114,668 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 114,668 miles

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

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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P619 UCA is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P619 UCA, 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 P619 UCA registered?

P619 UCA is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P619 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P619 UCA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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