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W208 JSL

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,139 mi
Last recorded113,139 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 JSL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 113,139 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 113,139 miles

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification sharp edges wing (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 111,634 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 111,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective internally insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill end (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 110,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 108,844 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 108,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to inner sill flanges (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to outer sill flanges (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 106,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight oil leak.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 106,133 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight oil leak.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 103,901 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 101,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 98,166 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 94,509 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 94,487 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,148 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 90,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 89,985 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 84,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 78,984 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,829 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 72,767 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 59,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 52,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 45,791 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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W208 JSL is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W208 JSL, 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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W208 JSL is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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