MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,775 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight outer sidewall damage nearside rear tyre.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
damage to n/s of front bumper
n/s/f door trim missing
n/s/f fog lamp insecure
n/s/r tyre slightly worn inner edge
slight play in both inner track rods
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
damage to n/s of front bumper
front registration plate damaged
n/s/f door trim missing
n/s/r tyre slightly worn inner edge
o/s/r outer side light inoprative
slight play in both inner track rods
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s./f wing dirt shield damaged and loose.
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s./f wing dirt shield damaged and loose.
o/s/front tyre edge wearing down
rear tyres worn down in c entre.
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R53 UYY is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R53 UYY, 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 R53 UYY registered?
R53 UYY is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 6 August 1997.
Is R53 UYY safe to buy?
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