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P709 RYU

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,511 mi
Last recorded126,511 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 RYU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 126,511 miles

o/s/f roll bar link rod top joint boot split.

Fail 7 Feb 2008 126,506 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/f roll bar link rod top joint boot split.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 115,645 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 115,641 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 104,432 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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P709 RYU is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P709 RYU, 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 P709 RYU registered?

P709 RYU is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P709 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P709 RYU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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