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P779 BCX

1997 BMW 523

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,203 mi
Last recorded119,203 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 BCX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2011 119,203 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 116,325 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 114,085 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 110,630 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 106,106 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 100,712 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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P779 BCX is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P779 BCX, 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 P779 BCX registered?

P779 BCX is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P779 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 BCX shows 6 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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