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R877 CBH

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,402 mi
Last recorded157,402 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 CBH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 157,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2020 156,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 156,618 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns+os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 154,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill behind trimmings corroded

heatshields slightly insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2019 154,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill behind trimmings corroded

heatshields slightly insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2018 153,647 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill====offside+nearside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 152,412 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 151,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 150,103 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 147,527 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 143,508 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 143,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 141,710 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 137,495 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 132,205 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 131,250 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 125,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 120,365 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 114,113 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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R877 CBH is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R877 CBH, 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 R877 CBH registered?

R877 CBH is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R877 CBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R877 CBH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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