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W615 JPL

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,555 mi
Last recorded125,555 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW615 JPL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 125,555 miles

Damage to ns front inner wheel arch plastics

Fail 6 Aug 2009 125,555 miles

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

ALL TYRES DEFLATED (Corrected)

Damage to ns front inner wheel arch plastics

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

BLADE MISSING ON RADIATOR COOLING FAN (Causing an engine vibration)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 110,955 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2008 110,955 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2007 99,316 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 99,139 miles

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

vehicle coolant system running hotter than normal

Pass 28 Jun 2006 91,087 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 91,087 miles

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

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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W615 JPL is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W615 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 W615 JPL registered?

W615 JPL is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W615 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W615 JPL shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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