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W42 OJH

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,203 mi
Last recorded140,203 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 OJH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 140,203 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 134,232 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 131,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 131,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 128,297 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 125,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 125,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 121,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 118,562 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 113,081 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 110,449 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 106,778 miles

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

all four tyres sterting to perish

Pass 12 Jul 2014 103,413 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,227 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 97,732 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 96,922 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 93,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 May 2009 88,273 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 85,172 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 77,658 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 72,103 miles

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

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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W42 OJH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W42 OJH, 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 W42 OJH registered?

W42 OJH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W42 OJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W42 OJH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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