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W235 JPH

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,537 mi
Last recorded141,537 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 JPH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 141,537 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 136,031 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2013 129,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2013 129,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 125,296 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 123,048 miles

o/s/f headlamp damp!

Pass 10 Jun 2010 120,768 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 120,760 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 118,344 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp condesation

Pass 6 Jun 2008 108,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 98,954 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 91,472 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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W235 JPH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W235 JPH, 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 W235 JPH registered?

W235 JPH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W235 JPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W235 JPH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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