MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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air-bag light displayed.
collision damage noted to both front chassis rails,undertray,fuel pipes and exhaust heat-sheild.
some bulbs in hi-level stop lamp not working.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
air-bag light displayed.
collision damage noted to both centre chassis rails,undertray,fuel pipes and exhaustheat-sheild.
some bulbs in hi-level stop lamp not working.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
air-bag light displayed.
collision damage noted to both centre chassis rails,undertray,fuel pipes and exhaustheat-sheild.
some bulbs in hi-level stop lamp not working.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
air bag warning light displayed
damage to both chassis rails
damage to exhaust system
damage to nearside door sill
exhaust heat shield insecure
slight damage to both front lower suspension arms
steering rack damp
damage to both front to rear fuel lines
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
air bag warning light displayed
damage to both chassis rails
damage to exhaust system
damage to nearside door sill
exhaust heat shield insecure
slight damage to both front lower suspension arms
steering rack damp
damage to both front to rear fuel lines
Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
accident damage noted to offside front chassis,undersheilds,fuel pipes,exhaust heat-sheilds.
air-bag light displayed.
slight damage/grazing noted on both front track-control arms.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R645 YLE is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 R645 YLE, 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 R645 YLE registered?
R645 YLE is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 25 September 1997.
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