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R909 WBY

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,168 mi
Last recorded105,168 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 WBY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 105,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Misty (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 103,016 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate AIR BAG (5.4.2)

nearside rear seat belt unable to test, respond child seat fitted.

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 103,014 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate AIR BAG (5.4.2)

nearside rear seat belt unable to test, respond child seat fitted.

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 97,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 90,408 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 90,406 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2012 86,737 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,995 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 81,605 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 78,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 75,055 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 70,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 64,022 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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R909 WBY is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R909 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.

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What year was R909 WBY registered?

R909 WBY is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R909 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 WBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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