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P663 ENU

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,737 mi
Last recorded138,737 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 ENU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 138,737 miles

N/S front brake disc worn

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

O/S front brake disc worn

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

P,A.S oil level at min

both headlamp glasses getting deteriorated

several small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2015 138,737 miles

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

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

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

N/S front brake disc worn

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

O/S front brake disc worn

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

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

P,A.S oil level at min

both headlamp glasses getting deteriorated

several small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2014 132,447 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 119,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2012 119,884 miles

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)

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 112,688 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 112,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake discs worn

both front suspension anti roll bar links top ball joint gaiters split

Pass 18 May 2010 105,878 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 105,876 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

O/S front suspension anti roll bar link ball end gaiter split

Pass 18 May 2009 98,570 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 92,236 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 85,396 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 85,126 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 75,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P663 ENU is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P663 ENU, 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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P663 ENU is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 21 July 1997.

Is P663 ENU safe to buy?

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