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R722 HRW

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,322 mi
Last recorded97,322 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 HRW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 97,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,140 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 91,398 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 89,378 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,362 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,448 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 83,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 79,860 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 76,901 miles

Advise,wiper motor not operating in fast speed position.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 72,869 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,082 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 67,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R722 HRW is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R722 HRW, 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 R722 HRW?

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What year was R722 HRW registered?

R722 HRW is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R722 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 HRW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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