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R572 ATM

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,641 mi
Last recorded123,641 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 ATM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 123,641 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 123,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 112,334 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 107,716 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions close to max

Pass 4 Oct 2012 101,071 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,010 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 95,996 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 90,553 miles

centre brake light disconected

Pass 7 Oct 2009 85,345 miles

near side rear brakes binding slightly

rear no plate discoloured

Fail 7 Oct 2009 85,345 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side rear brakes binding slightly

rear no plate discoloured

Fail 2 Sep 2009 85,332 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear no plate discoloured advice replaced

Pass 29 Sep 2008 78,472 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 72,529 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,963 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 58,064 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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R572 ATM is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R572 ATM, 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 R572 ATM registered?

R572 ATM is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R572 ATM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R572 ATM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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