MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
air bag light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R256 AHK is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R256 AHK, 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 R256 AHK registered?
R256 AHK is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R256 AHK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R256 AHK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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