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A12 RHR

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,011 mi
Last recorded89,011 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RHR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,011 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,593 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 86,408 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 86,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 85,641 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 85,184 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,764 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,334 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 84,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 83,896 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 83,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,298 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 82,582 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 82,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 81,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 80,959 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 80,958 miles

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

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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A12 RHR is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A12 RHR, 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 A12 RHR registered?

A12 RHR is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is A12 RHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 RHR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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