MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,441 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside inner rear sidelight inop [NO STOCK]
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake pads worn 4mm remain
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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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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