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W138 JNP

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,176 mi
Last recorded162,176 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 JNP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 162,176 miles

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 162,176 miles

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

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 157,037 miles

Offside Rear Outer side light inop

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 148,375 miles

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

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

Offside Inner sill has small amount of corrosion

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 148,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner sill has small amount of corrosion

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 139,775 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 139,775 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 130,304 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 130,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 123,260 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 114,470 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 114,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 107,345 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 98,773 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 90,174 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007
Fail 7 Sep 2007 79,709 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 70,976 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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W138 JNP is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W138 JNP, 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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What year was W138 JNP registered?

W138 JNP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W138 JNP safe to buy?

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