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L770 TOY

1997 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,952 mi
Last recorded94,952 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL770 TOY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 94,952 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 94,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 94,034 miles

front to rear brake pipes been greased

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 30 Jan 2008 89,510 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 89,508 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 78,435 miles

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

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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L770 TOY is a 1997 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L770 TOY, 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 L770 TOY registered?

L770 TOY is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is L770 TOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L770 TOY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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