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P933 SUL

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,675 mi
Last recorded141,675 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP933 SUL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 141,675 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads low

slight play in nsf drop link

Pass 4 Mar 2008 128,936 miles

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

O/s/f antiroll bar drop link upper dust boot cover adrift.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 128,927 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s/f antiroll bar drop link upper dust boot cover adrift.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 120,380 miles

slight movement in osf inner steering rack joint,also in nsf

Pass 1 Mar 2006 106,286 miles

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

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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P933 SUL is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P933 SUL, 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 P933 SUL registered?

P933 SUL is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P933 SUL safe to buy?

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