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J6 BFP

1997 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

229,071 mi
Last recorded229,071 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 BFP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 229,071 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

sill covers fitted as manufacturers standard unable to inspect properly signs of corrosion

washer jets providing suffceint water to clear screen but nearside not working

Pass 25 Oct 2017 224,262 miles

Exhaust clamp deteriorated middle section,

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section, (7.1.2)

Front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 218,087 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2016 218,010 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 209,511 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.2.6)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 209,507 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split outer (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 202,228 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 202,222 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2013 193,874 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 190,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 185,770 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 178,876 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 178,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 173,134 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 162,385 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 152,927 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 139,797 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 130,580 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 130,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

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J6 BFP is a 1997 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J6 BFP, 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 J6 BFP registered?

J6 BFP is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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