MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,676 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both sides rear brakes slightly grabbing
Could not assess fuel pipes due to them covered with underseal
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all brake pipes could not be assessed due to them covered in underseal
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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R548 XAO is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R548 XAO, 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 R548 XAO registered?
R548 XAO is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 15 August 1997.
Is R548 XAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R548 XAO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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