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W82 JPH

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,264 mi
Last recorded66,264 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW82 JPH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 66,264 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,037 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 63,434 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S+O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 59,349 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 48,974 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 43,345 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,799 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,368 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,042 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,383 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 34,071 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,960 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 31,403 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 29,077 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 26,726 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 23,295 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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W82 JPH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W82 JPH, 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 W82 JPH?

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What year was W82 JPH registered?

W82 JPH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W82 JPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W82 JPH shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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