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R225 LBN

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

107,054 mi
Last recorded107,054 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 LBN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 107,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 106,085 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 105,415 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,510 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 103,265 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 99,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 98,429 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,506 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 96,892 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 95,031 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 95,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 92,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 90,898 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 88,648 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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R225 LBN is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R225 LBN, 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 R225 LBN registered?

R225 LBN is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R225 LBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 LBN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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