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R126 ODD

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,944 mi
Last recorded130,944 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 ODD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 130,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 120,345 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 120,345 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 106,540 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 99,049 miles

right parking brake very low needs service/adjustment

Pass 30 Apr 2007 84,850 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 84,850 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 82,234 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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R126 ODD is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R126 ODD, 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 R126 ODD?

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What year was R126 ODD registered?

R126 ODD is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R126 ODD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 ODD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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