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N10 GSR

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,024 mi
Last recorded126,024 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 GSR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 126,024 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/R PARKING BRAKE JUST MET

Pass 21 Dec 2017 124,818 miles

PARKING BRAKE READING JUST MET O/S/R AND N/S/R

Fail 21 Dec 2017 124,818 miles

PARKING BRAKE READING JUST MET O/S/R AND N/S/R

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle SECURED POWER STEERING PIPES (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 123,557 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 121,752 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 119,682 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 116,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 113,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2012 113,414 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 109,157 miles

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

ENGINE CONTROL LAMP ON.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 105,692 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 99,132 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 91,107 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 79,357 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 79,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 74,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 63,241 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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N10 GSR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N10 GSR, 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.

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What year was N10 GSR registered?

N10 GSR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is N10 GSR safe to buy?

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