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R233 LPH

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,182 mi
Last recorded169,182 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 LPH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 169,182 miles

Baby seat fitted n/s/r, unable to carry out full inspection.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

O/s outer sill panel at front severly distorted.

Rear part of engine undertay not fitted at time of inspection.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 169,172 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Baby seat fitted n/s/r, unable to carry out full inspection.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

O/s outer sill panel at front severly distorted.

Rear part of engine undertay not fitted at time of inspection.

Some play/wear both rear anti roll bar drop links.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 151,214 miles

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

both front metal brake pipes corroded

evidence of corrosion in both rear outer sills

nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint worn and top boot split

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded parts heavily coated in grease preventing full inspection

rear brake flexis deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2010 151,154 miles

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Aug 2010 151,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 130,894 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 119,827 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front anti roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust covers split

Pass 22 Nov 2007 115,180 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 110,090 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 104,623 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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R233 LPH is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R233 LPH, 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 R233 LPH registered?

R233 LPH is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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