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V357 OBM

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,286 mi
Last recorded139,286 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 OBM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2014 139,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/Front tyre Wall Cut But Not Enough to Reach Cords.

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2013 135,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 132,111 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 127,954 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 123,916 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 118,191 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 110,403 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 78,656 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 69,240 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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V357 OBM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V357 OBM, 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

How do I check the history of V357 OBM?

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What year was V357 OBM registered?

V357 OBM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V357 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V357 OBM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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