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R121 JPM

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,268 mi
Last recorded189,268 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 JPM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2021 189,268 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 187,762 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 186,113 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 183,788 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 183,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 180,291 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 177,807 miles

advance corrosion to brake pipes.

headlamps not very bright.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 175,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 172,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 168,637 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes rusty.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 164,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 157,565 miles

brake discs rusty.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 156,529 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 156,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 152,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 145,752 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 138,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 125,573 miles

off side front anti roll bar link gaiter split. †power steering belt cracking. †off side rear tyre inside edge worn low. †chip in near side of windscreen.

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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R121 JPM is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R121 JPM, 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.

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R121 JPM is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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