MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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R664 EAH is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R664 EAH, 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 R664 EAH registered?
R664 EAH is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 13 October 1997.
Is R664 EAH safe to buy?
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