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P955 RYH

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,627 mi
Last recorded117,627 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 RYH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 117,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 117,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 109,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,807 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 107,552 miles

Nearside Rear tread depth near limit

Offside Rear tread depth 2mm

Pass 8 May 2017 106,480 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear 2.5mm

Fail 8 May 2017 106,480 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear 2.5mm

Pass 8 Jun 2016 104,484 miles

Rear tyres 2.5mm

battery poorly fitted

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 19 May 2015 101,034 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 101,031 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 97,175 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 93,600 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 89,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 84,342 miles

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

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

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

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

all under panels in place

n/s/f tyre 3mm wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 78,878 miles

all under panels in place

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2009 71,467 miles

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

all under panels in place

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 May 2009 71,467 miles

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

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

all under panels in place

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,857 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,100 miles

a/c ancilary drive belt deteriorating.

offside washer jet blocking.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jun 2006 46,987 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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P955 RYH is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P955 RYH, 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 P955 RYH registered?

P955 RYH is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P955 RYH safe to buy?

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