MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,831 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RAZ 5811 is a 1997 BMW 523 in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 5811, 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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How do I check the history of RAZ 5811?
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What year was RAZ 5811 registered?
RAZ 5811 is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 6 January 1997.
Is RAZ 5811 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RAZ 5811 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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