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P839 PLP

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,077 mi
Last recorded148,077 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 PLP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 148,077 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2012 145,190 miles

Headlamp output poor

Slight play in the rack

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2012 145,190 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp output poor

Slight play in the rack

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2011 138,144 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 138,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 131,564 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 131,564 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 121,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 111,348 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 100,362 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r outter side light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2006 93,531 miles

airbag light on.

diff slight leaks.

Fail 17 Feb 2006 93,312 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

gearbox leaks.

wipersmearing.

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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P839 PLP is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P839 PLP, 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

How do I check the history of P839 PLP?

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What year was P839 PLP registered?

P839 PLP is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P839 PLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P839 PLP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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