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R543 BFC

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,095 mi
Last recorded96,095 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 BFC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 96,095 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 87,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 72,516 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 72,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 63,104 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 63,104 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R543 BFC is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R543 BFC, 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

How do I check the history of R543 BFC?

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What year was R543 BFC registered?

R543 BFC is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R543 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 BFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R543 BFC have outstanding finance?

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