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J9 UGA

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,773 mi
Last recorded104,773 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 UGA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 104,773 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 104,770 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 102,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 99,192 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 99,180 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 90,185 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,149 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 84,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,847 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 79,835 miles

All four tyres perished

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre has a nail in its tread

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 79,835 miles

All four tyres perished

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre has a nail in its tread

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,820 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,627 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coil springs corroded

rear brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,093 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre outer tread

o/s handbrake efficiency slightly lower than n/s

rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in offside rear tyre outter tread

offside headlamp image becoming poor

Fail 18 Jul 2014 69,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,792 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn close to the limit.

damage and deterioration tyre sidewalls.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration tyre sidewalls.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

rear brake pads wearing low.

tyres wearing low.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 60,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

rear brake pads wearing low.

tyres wearing low.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,493 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

deterioration sidewalls and cuts tyre treads both front tyres.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but attention not required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration rear number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 53,093 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,344 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,452 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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J9 UGA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J9 UGA, 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 J9 UGA registered?

J9 UGA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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