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R785 CGO

1997 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,495 mi
Last recorded84,495 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 CGO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,395 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes covered

Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,657 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 68,134 miles

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,062 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 59,909 miles

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

o/s front tyre cracking tread area /worn inner edge close to limit

Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,455 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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R785 CGO is a 1997 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R785 CGO, 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 R785 CGO?

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What year was R785 CGO registered?

R785 CGO is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R785 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 CGO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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