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JIG 2165

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

176,061 mi
Last recorded176,061 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 2165
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 176,061 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 170,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 169,296 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 169,295 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 163,996 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 154,582 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 154,579 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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 149,648 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 139,545 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement

Pass 14 Jun 2016 138,160 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 136,789 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 134,018 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 128,058 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 121,749 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 121,647 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 118,206 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 115,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 110,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 99,262 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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JIG 2165 is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JIG 2165, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIG 2165 registered?

JIG 2165 is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is JIG 2165 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 2165 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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