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R663 LUF

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

170,786 mi
Last recorded170,786 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 170,786 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 169,498 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 165,878 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 161,178 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 161,178 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 157,330 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 157,330 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 153,383 miles

Both front tyres worn heavier on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2015 149,756 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 149,756 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 149,072 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 142,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 142,419 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 138,822 miles

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

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

SRS warning lamp on indicating a fault. while lamp is on the SRS system is inactive.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 138,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

SRS warning lamp on indicating a fault. while lamp is on the SRS system is inactive.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 135,801 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 132,602 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2009 128,566 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 124,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 124,981 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 122,968 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 119,515 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 114,500 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LUF is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R663 LUF, 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 R663 LUF registered?

R663 LUF is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R663 LUF safe to buy?

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