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HJZ 4641

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,769 mi
Last recorded197,769 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJZ 4641
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 197,769 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 188,949 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 188,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2008 181,909 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 181,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 170,379 miles

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

parking brake just on limit

Fail 5 Sep 2006 170,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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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HJZ 4641 is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HJZ 4641, 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

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What year was HJZ 4641 registered?

HJZ 4641 is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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