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W411 JPL

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,982 mi
Last recorded151,982 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW411 JPL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2015 151,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 151,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 147,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 147,522 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 143,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 143,089 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 135,077 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 134,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 127,523 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 124,792 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 16 Mar 2010 124,780 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Mar 2009 115,252 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 110,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 93,472 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 73,169 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 68,129 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 68,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre has small cut in tread

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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W411 JPL is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W411 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W411 JPL registered?

W411 JPL is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W411 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W411 JPL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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