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V351 FNT

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,705 mi
Last recorded126,705 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 FNT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 126,705 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear and offside rear outer sill section and inner sill section (6.1.B.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear (2.4.A.3)

offside front inner tie rod has slight play in fixing end

Pass 6 Feb 2017 123,688 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill section front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill section front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 120,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 118,986 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 116,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

fuel pipes slightly rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2013 236,984 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Sight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm joint

Pass 28 Dec 2011 213,383 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 192,082 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 198,007 miles

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

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

slight play o/s/f wheel suspect rack

Pass 23 Dec 2009 184,089 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2008 167,974 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 167,974 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 148,017 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

FRONT HEADLAMPS CONDENSATED

O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

SUSPENSION NOISY

Fail 30 Jul 2007 146,942 miles

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

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

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

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

both front headlamps condensated

o/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape

rear exhaust heat shield loose/insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2006 126,349 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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V351 FNT is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V351 FNT, 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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V351 FNT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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