MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,387 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
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.
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.
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
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
front number plate crcked
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
air bag light on.
air bag warning lamp staying on
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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