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V147 KRW

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,539 mi
Last recorded95,539 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 KRW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,539 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 93,519 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 91,475 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 89,244 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 86,973 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,663 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,321 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 85,431 miles

Cuts on tyre tread

Pass 25 Jan 2011 84,507 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 81,733 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 79,296 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 79,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 75,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 74,092 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 74,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2005 61,416 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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V147 KRW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V147 KRW, 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 V147 KRW registered?

V147 KRW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V147 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V147 KRW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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