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R503 FEX

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

236,587 mi
Last recorded236,587 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 FEX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 236,587 miles

F/N/S tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Hazard light switch is sticking

N/S sill begining to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2009 233,954 miles

N/S/Front washer jet doesnt work

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 233,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/Front washer jet doesnt work

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 220,004 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 220,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 210,160 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 210,160 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake pad warning wire hanging down

Pass 19 May 2006 196,692 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 196,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2005 177,756 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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R503 FEX is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R503 FEX, 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 R503 FEX registered?

R503 FEX is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R503 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 FEX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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