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R366 UKH

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,889 mi
Last recorded169,889 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 UKH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 169,889 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 167,293 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 164,414 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 162,280 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 158,386 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear.

Fail 26 Jan 2010 158,386 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 152,350 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 144,480 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 14,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 140,279 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 136,402 miles

rear subframe bushs starting to split

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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R366 UKH is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R366 UKH, 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 R366 UKH registered?

R366 UKH is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R366 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R366 UKH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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