MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
airbag light on
airbag light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
catalytic convertor rattling
all metal brake pipes greased
o/s front seat belt slow to retract
all metal brake pipes have some surface corrosion and pitting
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
all metal brake pipes have some surface corrosion and pitting
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
boot open warning light on
Small chip in windscreen
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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R779 AGV is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R779 AGV, 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 R779 AGV registered?
R779 AGV is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 28 October 1997.
Is R779 AGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R779 AGV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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