MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,684 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
handbrake cables swelling
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust loose
unable to clearly see front & rear brake pads
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r tyre 2mm / o/s/r tyre 2.5mm
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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R7 SXE is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R7 SXE, 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 R7 SXE registered?
R7 SXE is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 15 November 1997.
Is R7 SXE safe to buy?
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