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J33 FJY

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,905 mi
Last recorded135,905 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 FJY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 135,905 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 135,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2016 130,050 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 130,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

different size wheels fitted front to rear

Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 114,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 110,770 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 106,271 miles

nearside rear cv boot split

Fail 15 Jun 2012 106,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear cv boot split

Pass 14 Jun 2011 101,422 miles

nearside rear cv boot split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,075 miles

off side park brake low reading

Fail 6 Apr 2010 99,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side park brake low reading

Pass 20 Apr 2009 95,758 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 90,562 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 83,188 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 71,919 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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J33 FJY is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 111,598 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 J33 FJY, 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 26 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J33 FJY registered?

J33 FJY is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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