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R757 CGF

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,503 mi
Last recorded67,503 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 CGF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,503 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 67,359 miles

Offside Rear reading slightly low

Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,050 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,508 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 65,383 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 65,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,145 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,898 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 63,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,921 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,800 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,948 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 57,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,800 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,696 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,273 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 52,348 miles

Front number plate cracked/damaged

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,348 miles

Front number plate cracked/damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,718 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 49,687 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 46,754 miles

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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R757 CGF is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R757 CGF, 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 R757 CGF registered?

R757 CGF is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R757 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R757 CGF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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