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T678 GKN

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

230,599 mi
Last recorded230,599 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT678 GKN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 230,599 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

one bulb not working offside and nearside rear lights

Pass 15 Jun 2012 218,158 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

offside rear door not opening from outside

offside rear outer side light not working

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2012 218,158 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

offside rear door not opening from outside

offside rear outer side light not working

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2011 213,087 miles

clutch pedal anti/slip provision missing

nearside rear brake hose lightly cracked

offside and nearside front suspension anti/roll bar drop/links rubbers split

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 30 Sep 2011 213,087 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

clutch pedal anti/slip provision missing

nearside rear brake hose lightly cracked

offside and nearside front suspension anti/roll bar drop/links rubbers split

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 9 Sep 2010 196,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

nearside front suspension anti-roll bar drop/link rubber split

nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge

Fail 9 Sep 2010 196,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

nearside front suspension anti-roll bar drop/link rubber split

nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 177,270 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight dampness to nearside front shock obsorber

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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T678 GKN is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T678 GKN, 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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T678 GKN is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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