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W339 NJB

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,597 mi
Last recorded128,597 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW339 NJB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 128,597 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 122,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 117,190 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 117,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 105,919 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,607 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,002 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,857 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,358 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 76,677 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,516 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 68,619 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 63,708 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 63,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W339 NJB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W339 NJB, 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 W339 NJB registered?

W339 NJB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W339 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W339 NJB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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