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P621 AFG

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,469 mi
Last recorded145,469 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP621 AFG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 145,469 miles

Bonnet release handle defective

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

Offside and nearside rear lower radius arm pin dust covers in poor condition

Offside front arch undertray insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2012 145,349 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Bonnet release handle defective

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

Offside and nearside rear lower radius arm pin dust covers in poor condition

Offside front arch undertray insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2011 139,805 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play within the nearside of steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2010 136,349 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight play within the steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2009 132,461 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front outer anti-roll bar outer linkages top ball joint dust covers split

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit / wearing on the inner edges

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

parking brake long travel but has reserve aplication

play within the steering rack

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2008 127,661 miles

both front anti-roll bar linkages top ball joint dust covers split

hand brake long travel but has reserve aplication

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play within the steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2008 127,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front anti-roll bar linkages top ball joint dust covers split

hand brake long travel but has reserve aplication

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play within the steering rack

Fail 10 Jul 2007 121,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

hand brake long travel but has reserve aplication

offside front anti-roll bar linkage top ball joint cover split

play within steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2007 121,887 miles

hand brake long travel but has reserve aplication

offside front anti-roll bar linkage top ball joint cover split

play within steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2006 116,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P621 AFG is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P621 AFG, 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 P621 AFG registered?

P621 AFG is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P621 AFG safe to buy?

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