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R24 JVT

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,127 mi
Last recorded100,127 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 JVT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2018 100,127 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,556 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 93,422 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on extreme edges

Pass 21 May 2015 92,039 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 90,306 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edges

Fail 19 May 2014 90,306 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edges

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

Pass 14 May 2013 88,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

both rear door sills corroded around jacking point area

Pass 22 May 2012 86,240 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 86,240 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 83,732 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 80,879 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 78,024 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 16 May 2008 75,282 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 72,231 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 69,215 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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R24 JVT is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R24 JVT, 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

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What year was R24 JVT registered?

R24 JVT is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R24 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 JVT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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