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R63 URX

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,077 mi
Last recorded78,077 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 URX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 78,077 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 76,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,805 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,730 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,604 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,466 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 72,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,464 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 70,445 miles

RUBBER DUST COVERS ON REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM OUTER PIN/BUSH SPLIT

Fail 21 Feb 2012 70,438 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)

RUBBER DUST COVERS ON REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM OUTER PIN/BUSH SPLIT

Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,549 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 69,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 67,639 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 65,500 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2009 65,481 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,321 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,930 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 58,080 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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R63 URX is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R63 URX, 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 R63 URX registered?

R63 URX is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R63 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R63 URX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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