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R517 LBX

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

189,849 mi
Last recorded189,849 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 LBX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 189,849 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

grease on front to rear brake pipes(poss rusted)

o/s headlight (beam image)

rust on fuel pipes

rust on n/s sill +under sills

Fail 1 Apr 2016 189,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

grease on front to rear brake pipes(poss rusted)

o/s headlight (beam image)

rust on fuel pipes

rust on n/s sill +under sills

Pass 3 Apr 2015 185,640 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

grease on brake pipes

Fail 1 Apr 2015 185,636 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 180,156 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

grease on brake pipes

n/s/r lens

rear brake discs

Fail 19 Aug 2013 180,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r lens

rear brake discs

Pass 5 Sep 2012 173,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/r lens

Fail 30 Aug 2012 173,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/r lens

Pass 9 Aug 2010 171,264 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 171,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 170,775 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 156,250 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 156,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 156,100 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 146,580 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm o/s/r tyre 2mm

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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R517 LBX is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R517 LBX, 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 R517 LBX registered?

R517 LBX is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R517 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 LBX shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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