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V234 HBN

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

235,427 mi
Last recorded235,427 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 HBN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 235,427 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear seats and belts removed from rear

Fail 18 Feb 2019 235,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre rotation indicates incorrect rotation.

rear seats and belts removed from rear

Fail 20 Dec 2018 235,421 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet cannot be opened, components within engine bay not inspected. (3.1 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Sharp edges at modified wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wing (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Sharp edges at modified wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wing (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely grabbing when turning also differential fused. (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board holes in floor etc (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear boot lid bolted down inspection of components not possible

seats and seat belts removed from the rear

Pass 29 Nov 2017 295,425 miles

Rear seats and all linings claddings and upholstery removed

aggressive limited slip differential fitted

exhaust poorly positioned and knocking.

suspension has been lowered

Pass 28 Nov 2016 233,578 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on , wires to front and rear brakes broken too

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

Central centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front bumper held on by small cable tie

Offside Front wing corroded and repaired with tape

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 233,548 miles

Front registration plate insecure placed in windscreen and not on front bumper again (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Stopped working during test (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust due to internals of headlamp loose and adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance Lens has been deliberately painted black (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance Lens has been deliberately painted black (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear indicator light on , wires to front and rear brakes broken too

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

Central centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front bumper held on by small cable tie

Offside Front wing corroded and repaired with tape

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 228,906 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheelarch corroded (6.1.B.2)

battery slightly loose

brake pads warning light on

Fail 3 Nov 2015 228,740 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bonnet around bonnet pins (6.1.C.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer has been cut off (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of two arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

registration plate insecure placed in windscreen and not on front bumper (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose locknut loose on track rod (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheelarch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

battery slightly loose

brake pads warning light on

Pass 6 Nov 2014 221,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on, o/s front spring slightly corroded, front number plate slightly cracked.

Pass 1 May 2013 214,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 214,495 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 207,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 199,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear brake discs are worn and corroded

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

The O/S/F and O/S/R doors are damaged - No sharp edges.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 199,266 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear brake discs are worn and corroded

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

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

The O/S/F and O/S/R doors are damaged - No sharp edges.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 192,155 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 185,934 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 173,508 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 159,428 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 159,428 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 140,365 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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V234 HBN is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V234 HBN, 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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V234 HBN is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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