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RON 425R

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,787 mi
Last recorded65,787 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRON 425R
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 65,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 11 Nov 2024 65,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 14 Nov 2023 65,671 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 10 Nov 2022 65,547 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays and sill covers

Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,035 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,672 miles

oil leak

under body covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 64,672 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

oil leak

under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 64,337 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 64,337 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,692 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 62,675 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,931 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 59,928 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,127 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 58,127 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,512 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,127 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,977 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,325 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,670 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,190 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,659 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 49,164 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 48,446 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 47,071 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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RON 425R is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RON 425R, 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 RON 425R?

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What year was RON 425R registered?

RON 425R is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is RON 425R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RON 425R shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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