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H11 JFA

1997 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

94,541 mi
Last recorded94,541 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 JFA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 94,541 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,111 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 91,787 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 91,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,001 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 82,090 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,910 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,304 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,446 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,373 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,012 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,634 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,705 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,382 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,208 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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H11 JFA is a 1997 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 H11 JFA, 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 H11 JFA?

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What year was H11 JFA registered?

H11 JFA is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is H11 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H11 JFA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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