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Y778 JUB

2001 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

175,096 mi
Last recorded175,096 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 523101,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 JUB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 175,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 171,782 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 168,111 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 164,526 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 160,030 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 154,570 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 151,932 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 146,984 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 141,966 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 136,276 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 131,304 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 125,692 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 119,345 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 114,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 111,164 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 111,164 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 107,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 103,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 101,004 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 98,645 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 96,234 miles

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

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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Y778 JUB is a 2001 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 101,352 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 Y778 JUB, 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 25 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 Y778 JUB registered?

Y778 JUB is a 2001 BMW 523, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y778 JUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y778 JUB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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