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P769 THR

1997 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

145,149 mi
Last recorded145,149 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 THR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 145,149 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 145,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

excessive noise from power steering pump

Fail 2 Mar 2007 145,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 145,079 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 145,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

N/S/F STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT/LITTLE PLAY,OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

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

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

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

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

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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P769 THR is a 1997 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P769 THR, 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 P769 THR registered?

P769 THR is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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