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R690 BSF

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,765 mi
Last recorded190,765 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 BSF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 190,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

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

front a.r.b (D bushes) worn

o/s/f brake pipe coated in grease (poor repair)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 190,765 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

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

front a.r.b (D bushes) worn

Pass 11 Sep 2013 189,006 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 189,005 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 181,340 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

minor exhaust blow from centre exhaust

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 170,613 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 170,611 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre brake light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2010 162,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 152,829 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 152,828 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 140,022 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 140,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 123,017 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 123,017 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 110,934 miles

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

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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R690 BSF is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R690 BSF, 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 R690 BSF registered?

R690 BSF is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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