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P619 HJB

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,384 mi
Last recorded130,384 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP619 HJB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2017 130,384 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,793 miles

offside front tyre has slight cracks on sidewall

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 113,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 106,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2006 101,792 miles

advise front and rear number plates

advise o/s/f and n/s/f tyre on inner edges

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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P619 HJB is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P619 HJB, 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 P619 HJB registered?

P619 HJB is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P619 HJB safe to buy?

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