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W984 JFA

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,890 mi
Last recorded89,890 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW984 JFA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 89,890 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 89,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 89,617 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 89,231 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 88,978 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 88,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 88,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,371 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 88,076 miles

Small chip in zone b of windscreen.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,511 miles

Both wiper blades starting to smear.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 86,738 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,779 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,181 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,425 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,268 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 78,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,701 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 72,928 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge. o/s/f tyreworn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,749 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing off on outer edge

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,674 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 61,674 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2006 53,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 5 May 2006 53,389 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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W984 JFA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W984 JFA, 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 W984 JFA registered?

W984 JFA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W984 JFA safe to buy?

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