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W348 JCB

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

157,611 mi
Last recorded157,611 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW348 JCB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 157,611 miles

Sills showing corrosion

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2024 156,124 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sills showing corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2023 154,720 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 152,433 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 150,311 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights condensated inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 148,312 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 148,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 146,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 146,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 143,951 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 141,497 miles

both front tyres perished

chip in screen

cooling fan noisy

Pass 3 Oct 2016 139,515 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 133,266 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm n/s rear tyre cracking/pereshing.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 133,248 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm n/s rear tyre cracking/pereshing.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 128,400 miles

slight chip in the front screen

Pass 23 Sep 2013 122,611 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 115,697 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 109,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 100,570 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 100,570 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 91,312 miles

cracks in windscreen

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,397 miles

advise:cracks in windscreen

advise:nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

advise:nearside headlamp image blurry due to condition of protective cover

advise:slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,914 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 65,318 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 58,425 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 58,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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W348 JCB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W348 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.

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What year was W348 JCB registered?

W348 JCB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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