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A14 BAY

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,288 mi
Last recorded157,288 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 BAY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 May 2013 157,288 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 154,997 miles

Oil leak

Airbag malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 146,623 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 138,828 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 122,547 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 116,453 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 107,818 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 100,381 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 92,140 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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A14 BAY is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A14 BAY, 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 A14 BAY registered?

A14 BAY is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is A14 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 BAY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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