MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust blowing at centre section join
offside front brake pipes corroded
offside front tyre ( nearlt through to cord ) worn on inner edge where tyre is not cut as deep
rear exhaust heatshield loose
slight plat in rear anti roll bar link arms
Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust blowing at centre section join
offside front brake pipes corroded
offside front tyre ( nearlt through to cord ) worn on inner edge where tyre is not cut as deep
offside parking brake recorded slightly low effort
rear exhaust heatshield loose
slight plat in rear anti roll bar link arms
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
rear exhaust heatshield loose
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
rear exhaust heatshield loose
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
plastic undergaurd slightly insecure
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
plastic undergaurd slightly insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R623 LRS is a 1997 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R623 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 R623 LRS registered?
R623 LRS is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 6 October 1997.
Is R623 LRS safe to buy?
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