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V557 JVU

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,520 mi
Last recorded129,520 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 JVU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 129,520 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 128,264 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 127,499 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 126,708 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 126,034 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 125,543 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 120,522 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 115,762 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cuts in sidewall beading but no canvas showing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2012 113,360 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box heat shield loose

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 110,146 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 20 Oct 2011 110,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Jun 2010 105,270 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 100,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 92,583 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 85,955 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2006 79,167 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 79,167 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)

slight damage to o/s/r outter sill.

slight drip on rear diff.

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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V557 JVU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V557 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.

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V557 JVU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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