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V169 JVU

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

250,337 mi
Last recorded250,337 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 JVU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 250,337 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT AND REAR OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 247,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 243,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 239,444 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 239,444 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 236,121 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 230,718 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 221,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 215,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside front sill and rear floor corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 215,869 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside front sill and rear floor corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 212,764 miles

Front light lens badly scored and fuzzy replacement recommended

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/side wiper blade requires replacement.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

The park brake requires service or repair.

Fail 6 Jul 2017 212,718 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring may be broken or incorrectly located at the top, further investigation recommended.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside offside park brake noisey

headlamp beam image clarity poor.

outer sills appear to be corroding but plastic trim prevents inspection.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 208,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

The park brake requires service or repair

Fail 27 May 2016 208,778 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

The park brake requires service or repair

Pass 2 Jun 2015 201,289 miles

parking brake requires more effort on the lever than expected from this model of car,further investigation recommended

Pass 30 May 2014 194,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 190,044 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 189,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front pads appear to be very thin.unable to see clearly.

Pass 31 May 2012 183,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 173,882 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 173,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 162,641 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 149,475 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 139,641 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 124,262 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 105,126 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 105,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

rear number plate deteriating slightly.

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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V169 JVU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V169 JVU, 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 V169 JVU registered?

V169 JVU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V169 JVU safe to buy?

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