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R36 DDL

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,530 mi
Last recorded79,530 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 DDL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 79,530 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2018 79,530 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,821 miles

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

wipers judder

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,341 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 77,341 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 May 2014 76,756 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 76,756 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 75,783 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

under-trays missing.

Fail 22 May 2013 75,783 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

stone chips front windscreen.

under-trays missing.

Pass 22 May 2012 74,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration susp.and axle components.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 31 May 2011 73,368 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 72,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage front number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 72,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage front number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,768 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage front number plate.

deterioration rear number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excressive movement.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 68,525 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration front and rear number plates.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 66,938 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration and damage number plates.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 2 Oct 2007 66,938 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs worn close to the limit.

deterioration and damage number plates.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 64,258 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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R36 DDL is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R36 DDL, 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 R36 DDL registered?

R36 DDL is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R36 DDL safe to buy?

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