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R663 AJN

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,611 mi
Last recorded185,611 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 AJN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 185,611 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 165,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 164,421 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 162,492 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 162,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 160,388 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 158,706 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 157,173 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 154,880 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 153,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 153,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 150,874 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 147,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 144,436 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 141,293 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 141,293 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 139,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 137,289 miles

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

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 21 Jul 2010 135,182 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 14 Aug 2009 126,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 113,095 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 113,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise exhaust heat shield loose

advise travel on handbrake.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 100,581 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 100,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

inner face n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2006 92,804 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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R663 AJN is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R663 AJN, 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 R663 AJN registered?

R663 AJN is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R663 AJN safe to buy?

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