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P902 KKP

1997 BMW 523

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,495 mi
Last recorded97,495 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 KKP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,495 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,420 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 97,411 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 97,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 94,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 97,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 97,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 85,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,245 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 72,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 May 2007 61,024 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 60,949 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 53,341 miles

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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P902 KKP is a 1997 BMW 523 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P902 KKP, 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 P902 KKP registered?

P902 KKP is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P902 KKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P902 KKP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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