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R123 JPL

1997 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,441 mi
Last recorded107,441 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 JPL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 107,441 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 106,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,330 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt crosslink outer gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 105,330 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt crosslink outer gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer crosslink gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 104,270 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 103,783 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 100,990 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 98,691 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,905 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 93,083 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 90,057 miles

nearside inner rear sidelight inop [NO STOCK]

Pass 22 Apr 2008 87,678 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 87,678 miles

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

front brake pads worn 4mm remain

Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,155 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 79,391 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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R123 JPL is a 1997 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R123 JPL, 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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What year was R123 JPL registered?

R123 JPL is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R123 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 JPL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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