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R587 YKP

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,452 mi
Last recorded120,452 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 YKP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 120,452 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/front coil spring rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2014 120,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/front coil spring rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2013 116,274 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 116,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 109,901 miles

boot lid does not secure closed

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn

offside rear spring end broken off

Fail 29 Sep 2012 109,901 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

boot lid does not secure closed

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn

offside rear spring end broken off

Pass 13 Aug 2011 104,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 96,370 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 90,996 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 86,120 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 81,344 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 15 Aug 2006 75,312 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2006 75,312 miles

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre

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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R587 YKP is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R587 YKP, 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 R587 YKP registered?

R587 YKP is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R587 YKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 YKP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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