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V136 DPH

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,669 mi
Last recorded153,669 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV136 DPH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 153,669 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 149,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 149,533 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 146,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 front sections have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 146,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 front sections have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 140,036 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2017 140,036 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2016 133,957 miles

brake pipesgreased

underbody covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 133,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlights have slight condensation

brake pipesgreased

underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 121,528 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,396 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be mis-read

Fail 11 Dec 2014 99,336 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be mis-read

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 94,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 77,750 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 72,167 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 66,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,695 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

O/S/R Tyre low on pressure.

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff area.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,306 miles

Both rear alloy wheels slighty damaged.

Centre catalist broken up.

Front washer jets poor.

Fail 2 Jan 2007 55,306 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Center catalists broken up.

Front washer jets poor.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,429 miles

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

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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V136 DPH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V136 DPH, 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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V136 DPH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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