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R811 EOS

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,768 mi
Last recorded195,768 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 EOS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 195,768 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 193,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 193,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 188,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2011 188,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2010 181,550 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 181,550 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 167,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 155,527 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 147,562 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 147,557 miles

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise all metal brake pipes.

advise n/s/rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2006 131,386 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 131,386 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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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R811 EOS is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R811 EOS, 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

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What year was R811 EOS registered?

R811 EOS is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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