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P619 XSU

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,298 mi
Last recorded125,298 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP619 XSU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 125,298 miles

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

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 17 Aug 2015 120,185 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 120,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 118,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 116,589 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 116,038 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 113,573 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 108,293 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 103,013 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 972,250 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 97,201 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 92,172 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 85,840 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 79,005 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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P619 XSU is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P619 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

P619 XSU is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P619 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P619 XSU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P619 XSU have outstanding finance?

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