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ECZ 8811

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,379 mi
Last recorded172,379 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 8811
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 172,379 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 18 May 2017 172,379 miles

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

Oil Leak

Pass 20 May 2016 166,708 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 162,624 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 162,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 157,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 149,005 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 149,005 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2012 138,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 135,355 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 135,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 133,236 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 133,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 120,211 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 108,570 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 108,529 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 98,305 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 98,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 89,588 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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ECZ 8811 is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ECZ 8811, 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 ECZ 8811 registered?

ECZ 8811 is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is ECZ 8811 safe to buy?

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