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V216 JDS

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,989 mi
Last recorded78,989 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 JDS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,989 miles

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

front brake application slightly uneven

vehicle steering lock inoperative

Fail 29 Sep 2014 78,989 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application slightly uneven

vehicle steering lock inoperative

Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,984 miles

body damage to offside , nearside front wing & door & nearside rear bumper

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded(offside rear)

nearside & offside rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,679 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 78,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 77,873 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 76,878 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 76,878 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 75,739 miles

bonnet saftey catch sticking

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 31 Jan 2007 74,534 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 74,534 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 72,079 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 72,079 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

parking brake effort low

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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V216 JDS is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V216 JDS, 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 V216 JDS registered?

V216 JDS is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V216 JDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V216 JDS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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