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V127 MOP

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,811 mi
Last recorded115,811 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV127 MOP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 115,811 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 115,674 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 113,400 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 104,161 miles

Alternator belt cracked

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jan 2008 104,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Alternator belt cracked

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jan 2007 93,003 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 84,189 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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V127 MOP is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V127 MOP, 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 V127 MOP registered?

V127 MOP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V127 MOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V127 MOP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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