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V104 LWY

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,165 mi
Last recorded125,165 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 LWY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,165 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 119,145 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 117,586 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 117,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 117,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 116,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 111,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 106,444 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 96,984 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 96,984 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 81,500 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 69,005 miles

bvoth rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2005 61,267 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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V104 LWY is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V104 LWY, 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 V104 LWY registered?

V104 LWY is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V104 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V104 LWY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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