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R630 BAX

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,901 mi
Last recorded109,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 BAX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 109,901 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 96,529 miles

nearside front alloy wheel buckled slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2012 94,739 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2012 94,739 miles

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)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 90,646 miles

n/s/f grill lose in bonnet

Pass 9 Dec 2010 87,217 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 83,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight buckle on on inside of nearside front wheel

Pass 13 Dec 2008 79,891 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wear on outer edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2008 76,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2007 73,400 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 70,005 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 70,005 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R630 BAX is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R630 BAX, 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 R630 BAX registered?

R630 BAX is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R630 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R630 BAX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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