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P791 TMY

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,747 mi
Last recorded123,747 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 TMY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 123,747 miles

Chip to windscreen not in drivers view

OS steering rack boot damp, possible run of higher

Rear sills surface corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2019 123,746 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip to windscreen not in drivers view

OS steering rack boot damp, possible run of higher

OSF drop link boots perished

Rear sills surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2018 120,990 miles

Chip to screen not in drivers view

Rear sills corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 117,540 miles

Chip to windscreen

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Nearside steering rack seal damp

Fail 25 Oct 2017 117,536 miles

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

Chip to windscreen

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Nearside steering rack seal damp

Pass 11 Nov 2016 114,387 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 111,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 107,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

nearside inner steering joint has play

offside front tyre has nail in

offside inner steering joint has play

Pass 25 Oct 2013 104,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play off side front inner steering joint

Pass 23 Nov 2012 100,582 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Steering rack inner ball joints,slightly worn.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 96,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 92,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 92,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 88,098 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 83,868 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,401 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 74,265 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 69,156 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 69,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P791 TMY is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P791 TMY, 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.

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What year was P791 TMY registered?

P791 TMY is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P791 TMY safe to buy?

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