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C3 CJN

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,414 mi
Last recorded124,414 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 CJN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2014 124,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 119,680 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on both edges.

Offside front tyre tread low on both edges.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 119,680 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre rear stop light inoperative.

Nearside front tyre tread low on both edges.

Offside front tyre tread low on both edges.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 114,730 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 114,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre stop lamp inoperative.

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 109,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front anti roll bar link dust covers split.

Nearside front brake reaction bush has play.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front anti roll bar link dust covers split.

Offside front brake reaction bush has play.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 103,981 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake reaction bush has slight play.

Nearside front sidelight come on when tapped.

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside front brake reaction bush has slight play.

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 99,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 99,673 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 92,589 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 92,589 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 92,392 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 81,130 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,211 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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C3 CJN is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C3 CJN, 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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What year was C3 CJN registered?

C3 CJN is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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