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A14 TFF

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,289 mi
Last recorded102,289 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 102,289 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 102,289 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 91,684 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Fail 12 Oct 2009 91,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Oct 2008 83,829 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 83,823 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,951 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 61,748 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

rear tyres getting v/low and wearing on inside

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 TFF is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TFF, 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 TFF registered?

A14 TFF is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is A14 TFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 TFF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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