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W403 JPL

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,583 mi
Last recorded92,583 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 JPL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,583 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 92,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

slight play in both lower arm outer ball joints n/s/f.

slight play in both lower arm outer ball joints o/s/f.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 86,961 miles

park brake shoes/pads noisey on application during test, inspection to assess condition advised.

slight scratch to zone a of the inside face of the windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2010 86,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

park brake shoes/pads noisey on application during test, inspection to assess condition advised.

slight scratch to zone a of the inside face of the windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 71,104 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 71,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front windscreen damaged in zone "A"

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2007 63,423 miles

nearside front headlight misted

Pass 20 Mar 2006 57,084 miles

nearside front headlight misty

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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W403 JPL is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W403 JPL, 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 W403 JPL registered?

W403 JPL is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W403 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W403 JPL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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