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L55 SKN

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

72,772 mi
Last recorded72,772 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 SKN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,772 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 70,960 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 69,890 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,511 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,836 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,023 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,673 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,339 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,609 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,621 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 54,597 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 52,505 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 52,505 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,424 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,505 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,031 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 42,445 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 40,422 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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L55 SKN is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L55 SKN, 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

How do I check the history of L55 SKN?

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What year was L55 SKN registered?

L55 SKN is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is L55 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 SKN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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