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P726 LHK

1997 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,280 mi
Last recorded90,280 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 LHK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 90,280 miles

high levei stop light not working

Fail 31 Oct 2011 90,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high levei stop light not working

Fail 8 Oct 2010 85,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,784 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,119 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 78,083 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 74,055 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 70,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,772 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 70,741 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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P726 LHK is a 1997 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P726 LHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P726 LHK?

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What year was P726 LHK registered?

P726 LHK is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P726 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P726 LHK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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