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YFO 523

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,098 mi
Last recorded140,098 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFO 523
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 140,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front lights have condensation in but headlamp aim check ok

Pass 14 May 2011 130,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 14 May 2010 119,050 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 108,998 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 May 2009 108,998 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 105,402 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 101,056 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 99,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 99,975 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 91,348 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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YFO 523 is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFO 523, 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 YFO 523?

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What year was YFO 523 registered?

YFO 523 is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is YFO 523 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFO 523 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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