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V880 JGA

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,262 mi
Last recorded52,262 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV880 JGA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,262 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,780 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,847 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,447 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,702 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,605 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,442 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,366 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 44,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,441 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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V880 JGA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V880 JGA, 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

How do I check the history of V880 JGA?

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What year was V880 JGA registered?

V880 JGA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V880 JGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V880 JGA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V880 JGA have outstanding finance?

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