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XUR 24

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,276 mi
Last recorded138,276 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUR 24
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 138,276 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers on outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Nov 2025 138,274 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers on outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2024 137,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2024 137,960 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 137,259 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm outer dust cover split

Fail 31 Oct 2023 137,245 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm outer dust cover split

Pass 8 Nov 2022 136,762 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,863 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,880 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 131,455 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 127,113 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 122,728 miles

various components have been greased including all brake pipes

Fail 9 May 2017 122,721 miles

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

various components have been greased including all brake pipes

Pass 19 Apr 2016 117,837 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 113,569 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 109,695 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2013 104,396 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 99,131 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 92,001 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 83,825 miles

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

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,126 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 65,157 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 65,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 53,663 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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XUR 24 is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XUR 24, 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 XUR 24 registered?

XUR 24 is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is XUR 24 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUR 24 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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