MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag and brake pad warning lamps on
front and rear brake discs worn/lipped
slight play in o/s steering rack end
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag and brake pad warning lamps on
front and rear brake discs worn/lipped
slight play in o/s steering rack end
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
air bag and brake warning light on
both front wiper blades split
front brake discs worn
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
air bag and brake warning light on
both front wiper blades split
front brake discs worn
front brake pads getting low
o/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusty
slight play in rack
wear on front and rear brake discs
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
slight wear in both front lower arm bushes
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hard to hear rear wheel bearings due to axle noise
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hard to hear rear wheel bearings due to axle noise
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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R131 NNP is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R131 NNP, 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 R131 NNP registered?
R131 NNP is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 20 November 1997.
Is R131 NNP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R131 NNP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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