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P74 DPM

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,447 mi
Last recorded69,447 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 DPM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,447 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,177 miles

Air bag light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

N/S O/S Front wiper rubbers worn

N/S O/S Rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,362 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

N/S O/S Rear brake dise pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,629 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,193 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 61,784 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 58,535 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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P74 DPM is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P74 DPM, 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

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What year was P74 DPM registered?

P74 DPM is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P74 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P74 DPM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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