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R130 NDF

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

164,979 mi
Last recorded164,979 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 NDF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 164,979 miles

Offside Rear rear of sill panel corroded at jacking point but away from prescribed areas

Fail 12 Apr 2024 164,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear of sill panel corroded at jacking point but away from prescribed areas

Pass 29 Mar 2023 152,914 miles

Offside Rear rear of sill panel corroded at jacking point but away from prescribed areas

Pass 20 Apr 2022 152,261 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 150,306 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 149,291 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 146,433 miles

Offside handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Nov 2017 142,246 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 142,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear sections of brake pipe rusted behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 138,910 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 136,326 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at centre and behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 132,378 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 129,012 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor

Fail 8 Nov 2013 129,012 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor

Pass 31 Oct 2012 125,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2011 121,680 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 116,478 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 110,836 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 104,645 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 98,399 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 91,650 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 80,098 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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R130 NDF is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R130 NDF, 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.

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What year was R130 NDF registered?

R130 NDF is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R130 NDF safe to buy?

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