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W922 JFG

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,000 mi
Last recorded147,000 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW922 JFG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 147,000 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 147,000 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 145,704 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 142,379 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 138,908 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 135,164 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 135,418 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 131,733 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 127,928 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 127,895 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 124,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight uneven application (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 124,005 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight uneven application (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 121,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 121,047 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 118,520 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 118,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 116,820 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 114,349 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 112,185 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 111,763 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 110,961 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 110,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 107,146 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 99,932 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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W922 JFG is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W922 JFG, 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 W922 JFG registered?

W922 JFG is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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