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G831 TTO

1997 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,569 mi
Last recorded44,569 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG831 TTO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,569 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 44,557 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 32,797 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,775 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play on front tie rods

Fail 10 Mar 2011 32,773 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play on front tie rods

Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,071 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 31,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,916 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,662 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,763 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,562 miles

air bag light in dash

centre brake light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,552 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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G831 TTO is a 1997 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G831 TTO, 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 G831 TTO registered?

G831 TTO is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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