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R455 LNJ

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

32,970 mi
Last recorded32,970 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 LNJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 32,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 32,751 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 32,412 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 32,323 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 32,236 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 32,145 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 32,139 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 32,097 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 32,012 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 32,004 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 31,944 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 31,406 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 31,058 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,753 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 30,533 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 30,460 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,911 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,389 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 29,388 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 27,810 miles

front bumper corners sticking out from body

Pass 23 May 2007 25,994 miles

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

all four tyres are cracked/perished but no cords are exposed.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,148 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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R455 LNJ is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R455 LNJ, 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 R455 LNJ registered?

R455 LNJ is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R455 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 LNJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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