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R156 KBF

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,395 mi
Last recorded95,395 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 KBF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 95,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 88,846 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 88,838 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 85,003 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 75,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,423 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 61,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,541 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,687 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,858 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 52,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,587 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,970 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 44,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,247 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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R156 KBF is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R156 KBF, 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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R156 KBF is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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