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R73 AKR

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,599 mi
Last recorded124,599 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 AKR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 124,599 miles

brake discs corroded

front anti-roll bar links - balljoint covers split

front brake pads worn low

osf nsf nsr tyres worn low

play in osr tie rod balljoint

Fail 18 Nov 2011 124,599 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake discs corroded

front anti-roll bar links - balljoint covers split

front brake pads worn low

osf nsf nsr tyres worn low

play in osr tie rod balljoint

Pass 29 Jul 2009 112,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 102,246 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 82,727 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 75,909 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 75,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R73 AKR is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AKR, 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 R73 AKR registered?

R73 AKR is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R73 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R73 AKR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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