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V322 KKO

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,942 mi
Last recorded113,942 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV322 KKO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 113,942 miles

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit (2mm of tread left)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 110,421 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 110,291 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 110,273 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 109,462 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 103,399 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 103,326 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2007 94,944 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 94,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 158,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 147,391 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 147,390 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2005 147,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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V322 KKO is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V322 KKO, 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 V322 KKO registered?

V322 KKO is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V322 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V322 KKO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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