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R591 BVS

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,495 mi
Last recorded78,495 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 BVS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,495 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,610 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,800 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,961 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,851 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 67,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,900 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,451 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 61,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 61,955 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 59,490 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 56,696 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,505 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 54,301 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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R591 BVS is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R591 BVS, 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 R591 BVS registered?

R591 BVS is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R591 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 BVS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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