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P763 JMS

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,586 mi
Last recorded98,586 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 JMS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 98,586 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 93,347 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 86,780 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge of tread

play at both offside and nearside front rack ends

Fail 6 Sep 2008 86,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 86,765 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 80,870 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 73,962 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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P763 JMS is a 1997 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P763 JMS, 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 P763 JMS registered?

P763 JMS is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P763 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P763 JMS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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