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R385 AKE

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,445 mi
Last recorded161,445 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 AKE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 161,445 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower rear ball joints (2.4.G.2)

advise front number plate

under cover fitted & sill cover fitted,

Fail 4 Nov 2015 161,445 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill/outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill/outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower rear ball joints (2.4.G.2)

advise front number plate

under cover fitted & sill cover fitted,

Pass 5 Nov 2014 149,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

headlamp aim just passed test

rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge

slight noise from rear brakes

Fail 3 Nov 2014 149,842 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp aim just passed test

rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge

slight noise from rear brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2013 137,851 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 137,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

play in water pump bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,679 miles

Airbag Light On

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Number Plate Cracked

Headlamp Aim Starting To Distort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 127,679 miles

Airbag Light On

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Number Plate Cracked

Headlamp Aim Starting To Distort

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 116,632 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 114,922 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 21 Oct 2010 114,922 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 9 Oct 2009 111,197 miles

Both rear tyres worn severeley on inner edges - Advise replacement

Pass 11 Oct 2008 109,477 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 109,477 miles

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 106,014 miles

N/S headlamp adjuster broken (beam pattern ok)

O/S headlamp adjuster broken (beam pattern ok)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 102,973 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 97,617 miles

Slight play in steering rack

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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R385 AKE is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R385 AKE, 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 R385 AKE registered?

R385 AKE is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R385 AKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 AKE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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