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R246 BWW

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,383 mi
Last recorded103,383 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 BWW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 103,383 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 103,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 95,930 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,111 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,697 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 87,555 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,686 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 74,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,001 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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R246 BWW is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver 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 R246 BWW, 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 R246 BWW?

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What year was R246 BWW registered?

R246 BWW is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R246 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 BWW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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