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P819 SGN

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,107 mi
Last recorded126,107 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 SGN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2010 126,107 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2010 126,107 miles

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2010 125,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres wearing low

traction control lamp remains illuminated

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Jun 2010 125,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 117,536 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 107,726 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 31 May 2007 100,619 miles

air bag light on.

asc control light on

Fail 14 May 2007 99,601 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

large wear ridge on inner side of o/s front disc

n/s front windscreen washer has poor opperation

o/s front fog light lense cracked

o/s front link rod top joint rubber dust cover split

o/s rear tyre wearing low

play in n/s rear suspension top front arm ball joint

Pass 31 May 2006 88,865 miles

air bag warning light on.

traction control warning light on.

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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P819 SGN is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P819 SGN, 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 P819 SGN registered?

P819 SGN is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P819 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P819 SGN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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