MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake hoses deteriorating
traction control light staying on
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake hoses deteriorating
traction control light staying on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
traction control light staying on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
traction control light staying on
COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
REAR BRAKE DISC'S WORN
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
REAR BRAKE DISC'S WORN
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R9 OGM is a 1997 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R9 OGM, 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 R9 OGM registered?
R9 OGM is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R9 OGM safe to buy?
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