MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,968 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R879 UKV is a 1997 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R879 UKV, 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 R879 UKV?
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What year was R879 UKV registered?
R879 UKV is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R879 UKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R879 UKV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R879 UKV have outstanding finance?
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