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R849 UKH

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,615 mi
Last recorded94,615 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 UKH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2010 94,615 miles

slight play in 1 offside front lower ball joint

Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,513 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,384 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,767 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,663 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 37,743 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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R849 UKH is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R849 UKH, 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 R849 UKH registered?

R849 UKH is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R849 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R849 UKH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R849 UKH have outstanding finance?

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