MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
Both rear direction indicators slightly discoloured
Engine covers and under trays including sill covers fitted from front to rear
Nearside and offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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R377 DKX is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R377 DKX, 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 R377 DKX registered?
R377 DKX is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 November 1997.
Is R377 DKX safe to buy?
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