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R160 NUD

1997 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,498 mi
Last recorded151,498 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 NUD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 151,498 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 143,794 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 133,366 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 133,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 119,648 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 107,094 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 107,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 94,258 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links, top rubber covers are split, but no play detected.

Offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 80,262 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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R160 NUD is a 1997 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R160 NUD, 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 R160 NUD registered?

R160 NUD is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R160 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 NUD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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