MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
somesurface corrossion to inderneath
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
somesurface corrossion to inderneath
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front shockabsorbers soft when bounced
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
Slight surface corrosion on n/s/r sill area
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R378 YCC is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R378 YCC, 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 R378 YCC registered?
R378 YCC is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R378 YCC safe to buy?
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