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W741 JVT

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,772 mi
Last recorded150,772 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW741 JVT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 150,772 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2017 149,785 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 May 2017 149,785 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2016 148,526 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill to floor (5.2.6)

offside and nearside rear road tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2015 147,606 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

offside rear hand brake low performance

Pass 23 Apr 2014 146,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 142,782 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2013 142,782 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 137,841 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 128,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 128,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 108,984 miles

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

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

condensation o/s/f headlamp

o/s.f. tyre worn on edge

Fail 27 Mar 2009 108,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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

brake test not carried out due to air suspension

o/s.f headlamp condensation

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2008 99,097 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 86,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 75,623 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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W741 JVT is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W741 JVT, 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 W741 JVT registered?

W741 JVT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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