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R23 AYA

1997 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,758 mi
Last recorded106,758 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 AYA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 106,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 97,522 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 97,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 89,979 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 85,390 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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R23 AYA is a 1997 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R23 AYA, 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

How do I check the history of R23 AYA?

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What year was R23 AYA registered?

R23 AYA is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R23 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 AYA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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