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R361 UKU

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,352 mi
Last recorded134,352 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 UKU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 134,352 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 134,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroded

offside front fog lamp broken

tailgate corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2011 127,275 miles

boot struts n/w

diff/prop leak

n/s/f tyre damagedinner tread

o/s/f fog light damaged

oil leak

slight play in o/s rack arm

unable to open o/s/r door external

Pass 19 Oct 2010 118,927 miles

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)

Oil leak

boot lid corroded and ragged

boot lid support inop

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2010 118,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

boot lid corroded and ragged

boot lid support inop

rear heat shield insecure

traction control light on

Pass 3 Nov 2009 108,275 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 98,287 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 98,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 97,990 miles

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

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

condition of front discs

stone chip on windscreen borderline pass

Fail 12 Jun 2008 218,333 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 195,106 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 195,106 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 179,025 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 179,025 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 172,011 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 7 Apr 2006 171,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres on 2mm

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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R361 UKU is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R361 UKU, 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 R361 UKU registered?

R361 UKU is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R361 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 UKU shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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