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W263 JCB

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,306 mi
Last recorded135,306 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 JCB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 135,306 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 129,504 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 123,788 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2012 123,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 123,765 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 123,046 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 118,057 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 118,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre at 2mm legal limit 1,6mm

Pass 26 Nov 2007 114,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2006 108,488 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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W263 JCB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W263 JCB, 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 W263 JCB registered?

W263 JCB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W263 JCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W263 JCB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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