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G8 BJH

2001 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,574 mi
Last recorded90,574 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 523101,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 BJH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,574 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 90,574 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 88,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 88,126 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 86,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 82,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r outter brake disc heavily corroded, may be due to low millage since last m.o.t

Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,054 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 80,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,549 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily worn inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,195 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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G8 BJH is a 2001 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 101,352 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 G8 BJH, 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 25 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G8 BJH registered?

G8 BJH is a 2001 BMW 523, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is G8 BJH safe to buy?

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