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R86 RPR

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,901 mi
Last recorded123,901 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 RPR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 May 2022 123,901 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking and 10 years old

Offside Front tyre 10 years old

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 123,820 miles

Front number plate heavily deteriorated and fading

Offside front tyre slightly cracked

Oil leak

PAS rack leaking

Rear number plate deteriorated

Slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2020 123,454 miles

STRONG ADVISE - FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED ( JUST MET REQUIREMENTS )

STRONG ADVISE - O/S POWER STEERING RACK GAITOR WET WITH FLUID

all 4 abs sensors deteriorated around securing bolts ( sensors secure at present )

both inner sills corroding at rear, surface corrosion on underside fuel pipes ( worse in clips ), brake pipes and fuel tank straps have surface corrosion

drivers seat belt slow to retract

engine oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

engine under tray insecure on rear corner and hanging down slightly

front brake hoses starting to perish

headlamps opaque and beam images slightly poor/dim

n/s front ABS wiring deteriorating

n/s front back plate in poor condition

noise when spinning n/s rear wheel

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in o/s of steering, slight play in o/s front lower rear ball joint, and gaitors slightly perished

Fail 6 Apr 2020 123,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

STRONG ADVISE - FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED ( JUST MET REQUIREMENTS )

STRONG ADVISE - O/S POWER STEERING RACK GAITOR WET WITH FLUID

STRONG ADVISE - O/S REAR BRAKE HOSE HEAVILY PERISHED

all 4 abs sensors deteriorated around securing bolts ( sensors secure at present )

both inner sills corroding at rear, surface corrosion on underside fuel pipes ( worse in clips ), brake pipes and fuel tank straps have surface corrosion

drivers seat belt slow to retract

engine oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

engine under tray insecure on rear corner and hanging down slightly

front brake hoses starting to perish

headlamps opaque and beam images slightly poor/dim

n/s front ABS wiring deteriorating

n/s front back plate in poor condition

noise when spinning n/s rear wheel

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in o/s of steering, slight play in o/s front lower rear ball joint, and gaitors slightly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2019 122,374 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated steel cover leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer c.v small leak from joint

Oil leak gear box area ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis/axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 120,378 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer c.v small leak from joint

Oil leak gear box area ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis/axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 118,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread *strong advise* (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in steering arm inner joints

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2017 118,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread *strong advise* (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in steering arm inner joints

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2016 116,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

misting of fluid around power steering hoses and pump

misting of oil on gearbox

slight play in steering rack track rod inner joints

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,680 miles

front and rear numberplates deteriorated

power steering reservoir and piupework stained with steering fluid

rear brake hoses perished

rear silencer heatshield loose

slight play in nearside front lower, rear suspension arm balljoint

slight play in steering rack track rods, offside track rod worse

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,734 miles

ancillary drive belts slightly perished

both number plates deteriorated

gearbox damp with gear oil

power steering reservoir and pipework stained with steering fluid

rear brake hoses perished

rear brake pipes corroded in places

slight imbalance from front service brake

slight play in steering

stonechips in windscreen

very slight lift in o/s/f lower suspension balljoint

wiper blades streak screen

Fail 11 Apr 2013 106,796 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

boot ajar lamp illuminated - boot shut

coolant level low

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine stained with engine oil

front brake hoses slightly perished

front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nail in inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre (maybe not punctured, if it is it's non-repairable!)

power steering reservoir stained with steering fluid

rear exhast heatshield partially insecure

slight play in steering rack

starter motor slightly noisy

stonechip in windscreen

strong advise - both number plates deteriorated

strong advise - slight play in both front lower, rear suspension balljoints (o/s worse)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 106,796 miles

boot ajar lamp illuminated - boot shut

coolant level low

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine stained with engine oil

front brake hoses slightly perished

front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nail in inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre (maybe not punctured, if it is it's non-repairable!)

power steering reservoir stained with steering fluid

rear exhast heatshield partially insecure

slight play in steering rack

starter motor slightly noisy

stonechip in windscreen

strong advise - both number plates deteriorated

strong advise - slight play in both front lower, rear suspension balljoints (o/s worse)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 103,498 miles

chip in screen

engine under tray fitted

front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate and front number plate cracked

gearbox damp with oil

o/s rear upper susspension arm outer ball joint has a small hole in dust cover but still preventing ingress of dirt

power steering reserviour damp with oil and power steering pipe and engine stained with oil

rear brake hoses perished

Fail 5 Apr 2012 103,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

chip in screen

engine under tray fitted

front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate and front number plate cracked

gearbox damp with oil

o/s rear upper susspension arm outer ball joint has a small hole in dust cover but still preventing ingress of dirt

power steering reserviour damp with oil and power steering pipe and engine stained with oil

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 100,519 miles

boot ajar warning lamp illuminated - boot shut

both number plates deteriorated

engine cover and undertray fitted

front to rear brake and fuel lines slightly corroded

gearbox oil stained

offside rear brake pads worn

power steering pump and reservoir oil stained

slight play in both steering track rods

starter motor noisy

wipers smear and streak windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,408 miles

engine undertrays fitted

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front washers misaligned

front wipers smeary

rear brake discs and pads worn

rear brake hoses slightly perished

rear coil springs corroded

slight oil stains on gearbox

Pass 14 Apr 2009 91,789 miles

engine covers fitted

front and rear numberplates de-laminatid

front tyres worn on edges

gearbox oilstained

offside front anti roll bar droplink, upper balljoint boot split

rear brake pads low

undertrays fitted

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 14 Apr 2009 91,789 miles

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

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

both ancillary drive belts cracked

coolant level low topped up prior to emissions test

engine covers fitted

front and rear numberplates de-laminatid

front tyres worn on edges

gearbox oilstained

offside front anti roll bar droplink, upper balljoint boot split

rear brake pads low

undertrays fitted

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 25 Apr 2008 85,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 72,099 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 66,150 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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R86 RPR is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R86 RPR, 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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R86 RPR is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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