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R627 ATM

1997 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,805 mi
Last recorded91,805 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 ATM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,805 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,912 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 85,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,468 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 78,495 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,602 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,756 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,905 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 72,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 71,148 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 71,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 67,639 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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R627 ATM is a 1997 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R627 ATM, 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 R627 ATM registered?

R627 ATM is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R627 ATM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R627 ATM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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