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R54 AYG

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,468 mi
Last recorded128,468 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 AYG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 128,468 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 124,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 124,696 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,863 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 119,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

aged cracking offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2013 116,229 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 116,229 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 114,033 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 114,033 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 111,805 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 109,399 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,893 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 100,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,381 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 92,853 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 91,818 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 91,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R54 AYG is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R54 AYG, 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

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What year was R54 AYG registered?

R54 AYG is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R54 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R54 AYG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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