1997 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · P158 CFP
1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 181,073 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P158 CFP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/03/2025
- 181,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P158 CFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 523 (P158 CFP) between June 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
P158 CFP Mileage History
- 16/06/2022178,059 mi
- 21/06/2022178,059 mi
- 21/06/2023180,050 mi+1,991 mi
- 20/03/2025181,073 mi+1,023 mi
Average of roughly 1,092 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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