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R776 VUT

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,125 mi
Last recorded145,125 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 VUT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 145,125 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 139,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,266 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 128,955 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion by fuel tank.

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight scrubbing on inside of front tyres.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 125,758 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 119,530 miles

Brake pads appear to be getting low on front inside.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 114,120 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 114,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 107,117 miles

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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R776 VUT is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R776 VUT, 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 R776 VUT?

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What year was R776 VUT registered?

R776 VUT is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R776 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R776 VUT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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