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R920 BEC

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,666 mi
Last recorded75,666 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 BEC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,666 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,797 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 60,464 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,294 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 56,562 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,474 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 54,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 52,865 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,276 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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R920 BEC is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R920 BEC, 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 R920 BEC?

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What year was R920 BEC registered?

R920 BEC is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R920 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R920 BEC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R920 BEC have outstanding finance?

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