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P766 FEF

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,837 mi
Last recorded82,837 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 FEF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 82,837 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 68,774 miles

metal fuel lines are corroded but not leaking

Pass 30 May 2013 57,864 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,522 miles

Both rear bottom trunion rubber boots split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,400 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,019 miles

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

front tracking out

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,914 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2009 48,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

4 wheel tracking out

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)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,355 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 45,355 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,685 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,651 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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P766 FEF is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P766 FEF, 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 P766 FEF registered?

P766 FEF is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P766 FEF safe to buy?

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