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R682 HBD

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,346 mi
Last recorded111,346 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 HBD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 111,346 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light stays on

Fail 1 Nov 2012 111,346 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light stays on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 101,470 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 95,518 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 95,518 miles

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

CHIP IN B ZONE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING BADLY ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 88,779 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 88,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 83,644 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 78,088 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 78,088 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 71,160 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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R682 HBD is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R682 HBD, 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 R682 HBD registered?

R682 HBD is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R682 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R682 HBD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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