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R327 CGJ

1997 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,780 mi
Last recorded119,780 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 CGJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 119,780 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 119,780 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 106,796 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 106,796 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 96,447 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 89,765 miles

handbrake reading low

Pass 5 Jul 2005 83,402 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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R327 CGJ 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 R327 CGJ, 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

How do I check the history of R327 CGJ?

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What year was R327 CGJ registered?

R327 CGJ is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R327 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 CGJ 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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