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R66 NCK

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,572 mi
Last recorded142,572 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 NCK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2018 142,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 130,319 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 130,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 124,430 miles

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

Nearside sill has damage

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 124,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside sill has damage

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 112,927 miles

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

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

nearside sill has slight damage

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 104,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear solid brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 103,902 miles

off side rear metal brake starting to corrode

Fail 5 Feb 2014 103,835 miles

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

off side rear metal brake starting to corrode

strap lose underneath petrol tank

Pass 3 Dec 2012 94,816 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 94,816 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 90,115 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 90,115 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 88,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2011 88,324 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 86,528 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 80,135 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 76,500 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 76,500 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 May 2007 62,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 62,768 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 56,580 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 119,414 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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R66 NCK is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R66 NCK, 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 R66 NCK registered?

R66 NCK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is R66 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R66 NCK shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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