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P685 PLP

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

146,259 mi
Last recorded146,259 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 PLP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 146,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ruining body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 146,014 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 145,122 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 144,898 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 144,807 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 144,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 144,077 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 142,601 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 141,009 miles

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 7 Jan 2017 141,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 6 Jan 2017 141,081 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 138,533 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 135,447 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 131,920 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2014 131,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 128,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 123,865 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 123,865 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 120,033 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 120,033 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 116,643 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 112,456 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 110,704 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 110,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 107,247 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 104,648 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 104,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P685 PLP is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P685 PLP, 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 P685 PLP registered?

P685 PLP is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P685 PLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P685 PLP shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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