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W908 JPR

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,691 mi
Last recorded166,691 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW908 JPR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 166,691 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both headlamps have condensation inside

nearside rear c/v joint leaking

offside front tyre perished

offside headlamp has water inside

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 166,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both headlamps have condensation inside

nearside rear c/v joint leaking

offside front tyre perished

offside headlamp has water inside

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 161,652 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 154,701 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 154,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 143,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2011 133,355 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 131,699 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2010 131,699 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 129,128 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

rear brake pipe shows signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2009 129,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake disc slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges cracks in side walls tread pattern getting low

rear brake pipe shows signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2008 123,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 117,710 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 111,852 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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W908 JPR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W908 JPR, 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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W908 JPR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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