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R699 ACA

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,206 mi
Last recorded120,206 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 ACA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 120,206 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 114,506 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 109,921 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 109,915 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

limited reserve tarvel at the handbrake

Pass 5 Jun 2007 100,175 miles

both of the front to rear brakepipes by the fuel tank slightly corroded. †slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar droplink

Pass 15 Jun 2006 89,307 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2006 86,264 miles

brake discs lipped

front pads getting low

handbrake efficiency only just meeting requirements

travel on handbrake

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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R699 ACA is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R699 ACA, 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 R699 ACA registered?

R699 ACA is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R699 ACA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R699 ACA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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