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R465 RSS

1997 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,061 mi
Last recorded80,061 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 RSS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 80,061 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 71,907 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 71,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 62,100 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 62,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Fogged lens (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 62,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,983 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 61,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

all brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has nail in outer edge

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to coating of grease

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to fitment of child seat

Pass 28 Nov 2006 50,435 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 45,699 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 45,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R465 RSS is a 1997 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R465 RSS, 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 R465 RSS registered?

R465 RSS is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R465 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R465 RSS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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