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R711 CGK

1997 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,476 mi
Last recorded110,476 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 CGK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 110,476 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 100,593 miles

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

bonnet release system & safety catch system seizing

front number plate cracked

nearside outer sill damaged

rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2007 95,947 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 95,936 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advanced corrosion on brake pipes front to raer

slight wear in offside rear lower suspension bush

Pass 14 Jul 2006 91,764 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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R711 CGK is a 1997 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R711 CGK, 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

How do I check the history of R711 CGK?

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What year was R711 CGK registered?

R711 CGK is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R711 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 CGK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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