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R31 DVC

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,580 mi
Last recorded152,580 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 DVC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2009 152,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 139,750 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 124,810 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 112,316 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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R31 DVC is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R31 DVC, 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 R31 DVC?

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What year was R31 DVC registered?

R31 DVC is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R31 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 DVC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R31 DVC have outstanding finance?

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