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R940 AAK

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,883 mi
Last recorded110,883 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 AAK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 110,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 105,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake lever nearly reaching stop

Pass 1 Nov 2010 105,661 miles

handbrake lever nearly reaching stop

Pass 18 Nov 2009 101,555 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 101,552 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 101,530 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 95,881 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 95,879 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 92,311 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 92,310 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 86,467 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 80,798 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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R940 AAK is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R940 AAK, 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 R940 AAK registered?

R940 AAK is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R940 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 AAK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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