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X119 JBO

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,893 mi
Last recorded202,893 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX119 JBO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 202,893 miles

Diff Has Slight Oil Leak

Front Disc Wearing Thin

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 195,063 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 184,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 5 Nov 2007 176,108 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 176,108 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2006 164,148 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 161,201 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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X119 JBO is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X119 JBO, 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 X119 JBO?

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What year was X119 JBO registered?

X119 JBO is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X119 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X119 JBO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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