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K22 JFW

2000 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

182,081 mi
Last recorded182,081 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 JFW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 182,081 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 176,971 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 176,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 171,068 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 171,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 162,447 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 162,443 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm and slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm and slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 154,174 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 149,225 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 149,225 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 142,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight misting on n/s head lamp affecting light output

Pass 23 Aug 2017 142,444 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 142,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 138,510 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 135,104 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 133,793 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 133,780 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 130,601 miles

slight corrosion emerging on front discs

Fail 24 Jul 2012 130,581 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroding/rusting

Pass 10 Aug 2011 127,395 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2010 117,866 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 112,268 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 106,150 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 98,774 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 74,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres low on inner and outer edge

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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K22 JFW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K22 JFW, 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 K22 JFW registered?

K22 JFW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is K22 JFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K22 JFW shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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