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W551 JPC

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

187,387 mi
Last recorded187,387 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 JPC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 187,387 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2025 184,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 181,840 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 177,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 175,079 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 171,605 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 170,309 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 165,469 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 160,043 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 154,875 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 147,278 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 142,661 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 139,608 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 128,223 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 120,067 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 113,007 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 106,072 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 94,543 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 85,945 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 79,701 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 79,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 71,088 miles

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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W551 JPC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W551 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W551 JPC?

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What year was W551 JPC registered?

W551 JPC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W551 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 JPC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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