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W246 JUP

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,487 mi
Last recorded149,487 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 JUP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 149,487 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 147,419 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 14,554 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 145,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 142,270 miles

Air bag lamp on

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 142,266 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Air bag lamp on

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 135,054 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 133,276 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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W246 JUP is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W246 JUP, 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 W246 JUP registered?

W246 JUP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W246 JUP safe to buy?

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