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P639 POT

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,473 mi
Last recorded118,473 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 POT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 118,473 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 108,355 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 99,816 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 99,816 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 83,082 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 83,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake creaking

slight noise both rear hub areas

Pass 20 Jan 2006 64,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P639 POT is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P639 POT, 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 P639 POT registered?

P639 POT is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P639 POT safe to buy?

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