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R377 DKX

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

250,435 mi
Last recorded250,435 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 DKX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 250,435 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2018 232,948 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 232,946 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2017 205,688 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 205,688 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 21 May 2016 202,074 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 118,030 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for R377 DKX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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