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P667 WYS

1997 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,248 mi
Last recorded164,248 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP667 WYS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 164,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front nearside steering rack inner joint worn

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 160,618 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 160,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 156,870 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 152,907 miles

both front anti roll links rubbers deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside and nearside front tyres on legal limit

offside rear upper rear arm play in ball joint

play in both steering rackends

Pass 11 Feb 2015 148,633 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front nearside steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2014 143,680 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 143,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 138,826 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear hand brake poor

Pass 9 Feb 2012 134,548 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 134,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 129,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ex heatshield loose

h/brake slightly low performance

n/s/f sidelight dim

Pass 26 Oct 2009 121,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front wipers worn

rear no.plate slightly deteriated

Fail 19 Oct 2009 121,125 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front wipers worn

rear no.plate slightly deteriated

Pass 22 Oct 2008 108,890 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 108,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

back box heat shiled loose

marks on vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2007 95,389 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 95,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 74,538 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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P667 WYS is a 1997 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P667 WYS, 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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P667 WYS is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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