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R711 LFG

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,504 mi
Last recorded165,504 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 LFG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 165,504 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 162,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

parking brake low effort

Pass 28 Jul 2016 160,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear diff leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 156,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Slight oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 153,651 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 153,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 150,459 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 150,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 145,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 139,571 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 139,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 134,605 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 134,601 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 128,411 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 128,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 121,098 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 113,892 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 113,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 104,532 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 96,677 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 LFG is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LFG, 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 R711 LFG registered?

R711 LFG is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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