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R906 WBY

1997 BMW 523

Blue Other 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

220,421 mi
Last recorded220,421 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 WBY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 220,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 220,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 211,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 200,700 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 186,736 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2011 170,882 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 170,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 154,066 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 139,017 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 126,691 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 120,030 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 120,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 115,097 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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R906 WBY is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R906 WBY, 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 R906 WBY registered?

R906 WBY is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R906 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 WBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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