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P855 LHK

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,139 mi
Last recorded125,139 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 LHK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 125,139 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 115,518 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn close to tread bar on outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2013 115,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn close to tread bar on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 110,817 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 110,817 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 104,522 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 98,559 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 98,559 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 92,717 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 84,998 miles

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

offside front inner tie rod joint has slight play

throttle pedal sticks

Pass 1 Mar 2007 78,182 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 78,182 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

os/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in o/s tie bar

Pass 22 Mar 2006 70,900 miles

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

nearside front tyre has small cut under 25mm.

Fail 15 Mar 2006 70,588 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has small cut in under 25mm.

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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P855 LHK is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P855 LHK, 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 P855 LHK registered?

P855 LHK is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P855 LHK safe to buy?

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