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R712 DDL

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,387 mi
Last recorded146,387 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 DDL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2011 146,387 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 146,387 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 143,035 miles

door mirror glasses very dark (still gives view to rear).

near side hand brake reading on lower limit and needes adjustment.

small amount of play in near side front anti roll bar link ball joints.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 143,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

door mirror glasses very dark (still gives view to rear).

near side hand brake reading on lower limit and needes adjustment.

small amount of play in near side front anti roll bar link ball joints.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 141,864 miles

AIR BAG light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2008 138,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2007 133,261 miles

front number plate crcked

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag light on.

Pass 17 Oct 2005 112,358 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R712 DDL is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R712 DDL, 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 R712 DDL?

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What year was R712 DDL registered?

R712 DDL is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R712 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R712 DDL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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