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R81 JRE

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,964 mi
Last recorded121,964 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 JRE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 121,964 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 115,823 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 112,275 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

nearside headlight pattern

offside front roll bar link top dust cover split

power steering pump slightly damp

Fail 1 Mar 2011 112,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

nearside headlight pattern

offside front roll bar link top dust cover split

power steering pump slightly damp

Pass 25 Feb 2010 108,515 miles

front brake pads worn close to limits

offside anti roll bar link

slight play in rack

Pass 23 Feb 2009 104,587 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link dust cover split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2008 100,534 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 100,534 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 97,004 miles

advise nearside handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 2 Mar 2006 93,493 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R81 JRE is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R81 JRE, 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 R81 JRE?

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What year was R81 JRE registered?

R81 JRE is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R81 JRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 JRE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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