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R561 AJN

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,489 mi
Last recorded146,489 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 AJN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 146,489 miles

Diff. leaking oil.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 146,489 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Diff. leaking oil.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 142,454 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 134,988 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 126,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 115,918 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 108,233 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2004 104,057 miles

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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R561 AJN is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R561 AJN, 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 R561 AJN registered?

R561 AJN is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R561 AJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 AJN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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