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R69 FAN

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,468 mi
Last recorded119,468 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 FAN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 119,468 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear arm outers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 119,456 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear arm outers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 113,621 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 107,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 107,530 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 98,211 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jun 2017 98,211 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 96,984 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,323 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 91,404 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 91,404 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,484 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 84,615 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 84,615 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,971 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 77,014 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 77,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,195 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,711 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 59,596 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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R69 FAN is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R69 FAN, 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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R69 FAN is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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