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R164 LPN

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,684 mi
Last recorded86,684 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 LPN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2020 86,684 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (one of a pair - in front of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,971 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 82,971 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 75,990 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,021 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all four (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 73,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all four (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,644 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,112 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 68,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 66,397 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,334 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,203 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,436 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,310 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,400 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 47,171 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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R164 LPN is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R164 LPN, 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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R164 LPN is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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