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P62 JKC

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,491 mi
Last recorded138,491 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 JKC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 138,491 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 134,272 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 130,679 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 126,848 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 126,848 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 124,453 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 124,453 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 119,785 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 114,221 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 114,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 109,152 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 102,731 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 102,704 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 102,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P62 JKC is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P62 JKC, 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 P62 JKC registered?

P62 JKC is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P62 JKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P62 JKC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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