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R607 PPE

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,469 mi
Last recorded137,469 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 PPE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 137,469 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 137,469 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 132,754 miles

Air bag light indicate fault

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 132,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Air bag light indicate fault

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 129,044 miles

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

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

of side door handle cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2011 129,044 miles

of side door handle cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2010 119,159 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 119,157 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 114,502 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

water behind headlight cover

Pass 24 Nov 2008 108,027 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 102,976 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 102,976 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 93,542 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 93,536 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 84,840 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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R607 PPE is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R607 PPE, 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 R607 PPE registered?

R607 PPE is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R607 PPE safe to buy?

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