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R622 LRS

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,701 mi
Last recorded160,701 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 LRS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2019 160,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect crack at welded repair on inner side of rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks HID wiring (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect Crack at welded repair on inner side of rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

All coilsprings corroded

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Handbrake efficiency 18% Pass rate is 16%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner sill damage

Fail 10 Sep 2019 160,623 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 158,145 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside rear upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 158,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside rear upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 155,604 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from transmission ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 155,540 miles

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)

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 aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Oil leak from transmission ()

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake does not lock up wheels on brake roller tester

Pass 18 Aug 2016 153,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 151,128 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 148,764 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 145,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 145,880 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 142,021 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2012 142,021 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2011 137,153 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 137,102 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 131,339 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 131,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 125,341 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 115,766 miles

airbag light on.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 98,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registation plate cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2005 80,143 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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R622 LRS is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R622 LRS, 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 R622 LRS registered?

R622 LRS is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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