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K16 GMR

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,212 mi
Last recorded118,212 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 GMR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 118,212 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s head lamp out put poor

rear brake disc's poor, pitting

rear suspenshion arm lower bin joint dust covers poor

Fail 10 Dec 2012 118,106 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s head lamp out put poor

rear brake disc's poor, pitting

rear suspenshion arm lower bin joint dust covers poor

Pass 22 Nov 2011 111,453 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake pad's look to be getting low

slight play in o/s and n/s suspension arm lower ball joint's

Pass 21 Dec 2010 105,592 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front brake pad's look to be getting low

slight play in steering / steering rack n/s

Fail 9 Dec 2010 105,582 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 99,921 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

parking break high

parking break poor

Pass 3 Dec 2009 99,921 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

parking break high

parking break poor

play in n/s steering rack / steering

Fail 3 Dec 2009 99,919 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

parking break high

parking break poor

play in n/s steering rack / steering

Pass 10 Dec 2008 93,870 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2008 93,870 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2008 83,153 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 76,350 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 64,453 miles

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

offside rear safty belt not checked properly,child seat fitted

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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K16 GMR is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K16 GMR, 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 K16 GMR registered?

K16 GMR is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K16 GMR safe to buy?

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