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M400 PMS

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,042 mi
Last recorded144,042 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 PMS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2011 144,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Jul 2010 140,973 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES

Pass 6 Jul 2009 136,611 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 132,117 miles

Stone chip osf at top af screen

Pass 3 Jul 2007 127,643 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 115,953 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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M400 PMS is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M400 PMS, 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 M400 PMS?

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What year was M400 PMS registered?

M400 PMS is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is M400 PMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M400 PMS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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