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R915 ULU

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,548 mi
Last recorded91,548 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,548 miles

parking brake only just made required efficiency

Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,558 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 88,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,969 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 78,304 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,043 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,475 miles

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

front brake pads look low

movement in steering rack

park brake slightly lower on nearside

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 65,318 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 60,574 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,265 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,173 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 ULU is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ULU, 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 R915 ULU registered?

R915 ULU is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R915 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R915 ULU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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