MOT Status
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154,135 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve loose/blow (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging on initial operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front rack arm has slight play
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust sleeve slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
both sides, rear inner and outer sills undersealed
fuel tank straps slightly corroded
underside of vehicle under sealed/ wax oiled
Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in underseal
corrosion/hole in end of o/s inner sill
Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
corrosion/hole in end of o/s inner sill
rear of n/s and o/s inner sills rusty corroded
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
rear of n/s and o/s inner sills rusty corroded
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)
low tread on both rear tyres 1.8 mm
tread getting low on offside rear and nearside front and rear tyres
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R73 AAW is a 1997 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 R73 AAW, 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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R73 AAW is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R73 AAW safe to buy?
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