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RAZ 3393

1997 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,786 mi
Last recorded123,786 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 3393
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 123,786 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 123,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 117,854 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 117,854 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 116,296 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 114,959 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 114,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 114,387 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 114,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 114,134 miles

clutch worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 113,304 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 113,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

spare tyre flat. throttle intake pipe split

Pass 14 Sep 2012 112,472 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 112,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,570 miles

ADVISE N/SIDE REAR LENS CRACKED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 109,227 miles

ADVISE N/SIDE REAR UPPER ARM BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 109,225 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE N/SIDE REAR UPPER ARM BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 106,886 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr light lense cracked

rattle from inside catalyst

Fail 27 Aug 2009 106,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr light lense cracked

rattle from inside catalyst

Pass 26 Aug 2008 103,314 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust catalyst rattling emmisions just passed

slight play osf/nsf steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2007 102,283 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 101,350 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 100,545 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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RAZ 3393 is a 1997 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RAZ 3393, 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 RAZ 3393 registered?

RAZ 3393 is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is RAZ 3393 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAZ 3393 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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