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ADY 552D

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,248 mi
Last recorded76,248 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 552D
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,248 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGLE TREAD DEPTH LIMIT RECOMEND REPLACMENT

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 76,248 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGLE TREAD DEPTH LIMIT RECOMEND REPLACMENT

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,630 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 68,596 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 62,346 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 62,346 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,092 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 59,151 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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ADY 552D is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue 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 ADY 552D, 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 ADY 552D registered?

ADY 552D is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is ADY 552D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADY 552D 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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