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P84 YUP

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,027 mi
Last recorded112,027 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 YUP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 112,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 106,849 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 101,770 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 101,740 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 22 May 2014 95,487 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 95,475 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,430 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,778 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 78,965 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 73,723 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,307 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 58,423 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,536 miles

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

front brake s noisy.

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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P84 YUP is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P84 YUP, 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 P84 YUP registered?

P84 YUP is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P84 YUP safe to buy?

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