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R915 AHJ

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,909 mi
Last recorded115,909 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 AHJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 May 2008 115,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine got VERY hot on test

front number plate damaged

nearside front window will not open

Pass 30 May 2008 115,909 miles

engine got VERY hot on test

front number plate damaged

nearside front window will not open

Pass 29 May 2007 114,263 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 110,356 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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R915 AHJ is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue 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 R915 AHJ, 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 R915 AHJ?

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What year was R915 AHJ registered?

R915 AHJ is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R915 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R915 AHJ 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 R915 AHJ have outstanding finance?

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