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P354 HJH

1997 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,686 mi
Last recorded140,686 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 HJH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 140,686 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 140,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 140,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 125,596 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 109,663 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 109,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 105,458 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 100,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 100,254 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres wearing on inside advise have geometry checked after bush replaced

Pass 6 Sep 2005 93,704 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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P354 HJH is a 1997 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P354 HJH, 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 P354 HJH registered?

P354 HJH is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P354 HJH safe to buy?

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