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W453 JPC

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,645 mi
Last recorded216,645 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 JPC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 216,645 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 216,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 202,016 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 202,016 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 180,724 miles

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

airbag lamp on

both front upper control arm bushes split and weak

n/s outer sill damaged

power steering pipe cotton reel broken

Fail 12 Dec 2011 180,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

airbag lamp on

both front upper control arm bushes split and weak

n/s outer sill damaged

power steering pipe cotton reel broken

Pass 20 Aug 2010 160,639 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 160,639 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 136,554 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

horn output slightly deteriorated

n/s rear number plate light output slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2009 136,554 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

horn output slightly deteriorated

n/s rear number plate light output slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2007 133,746 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 133,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 130,869 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 130,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning lamp staying on whilst engine is running

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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W453 JPC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W453 JPC, 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 W453 JPC registered?

W453 JPC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W453 JPC safe to buy?

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