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P684 TKX

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,645 mi
Last recorded125,645 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP684 TKX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 125,645 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 119,396 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear camber correction bushes poor both sides

Pass 23 Apr 2012 112,045 miles

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

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

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

rear camber correction bushes - gaiters split

Fail 20 Apr 2012 112,041 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

rear camber correction bushes - gaiters split

Pass 14 Apr 2011 107,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 101,671 miles

n/s number plate lamp dim....

n/s/r inner tyre tread uneven.....

n/s/r top front suspension arm inner bush bonding failing.....

rear number plate contaminated.....

windscreen damage , not excessive.....

Pass 19 Mar 2009 96,761 miles

front number plate damaged, rear contaminated....

rear brake pipes corroding.....

windscreen damage not excessive.....

Fail 19 Mar 2009 96,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged, rear contaminated....

rear brake pipes corroding.....

windscreen damage not excessive.....

Pass 29 Feb 2008 90,086 miles

advise parking brake shoe inspections...

front brake pads low , advise replacements....

windscreen damage not excessive....

Pass 27 Feb 2007 78,940 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 72,114 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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P684 TKX is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P684 TKX, 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 P684 TKX registered?

P684 TKX is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P684 TKX safe to buy?

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