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R251 LPH

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

227,072 mi
Last recorded227,072 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 LPH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 227,072 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 227,069 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 214,639 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 214,639 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 209,535 miles

Front Both D bushes have play

Oil leak ()

Rear Slight play in top arm bush, nearside rear

Fail 10 Aug 2016 209,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Forward arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Both D bushes have play

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Slight play in top arm bush, nearside rear

Pass 11 Aug 2015 204,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 197,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 197,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 192,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 192,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 186,704 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

differential bearing noisey

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 186,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

differential bearing noisey

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 182,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

REAR BRAKE PIPES AND FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING/WEARING.

Pass 8 May 2010 178,238 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING REAR BRAKE PIPES.FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN TO LIMIT.

Fail 6 May 2010 178,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING REAR BRAKE PIPES.FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN TO LIMIT.

Pass 30 May 2009 167,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 15,391 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 153,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2007 138,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 123,551 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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R251 LPH is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R251 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 R251 LPH registered?

R251 LPH is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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