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P730 URO

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,471 mi
Last recorded100,471 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 URO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2008 100,471 miles

both front anti roll bar link rod gaiters split

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2007 96,094 miles

n/s/f upper link arm rubber split

o/s/f upper link arm rubber split

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 15 Apr 2006 89,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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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P730 URO is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P730 URO, 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 P730 URO?

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What year was P730 URO registered?

P730 URO is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P730 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P730 URO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P730 URO have outstanding finance?

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