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V403 RNP

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,383 mi
Last recorded166,383 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV403 RNP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 166,383 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 166,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 160,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 160,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush side to side (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front 1 of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front 1 of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 157,949 miles

n/s rear anti-roll bar link movement

n/s rear tyre near limit

o/s n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 26 Sep 2014 155,570 miles

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

offside front brake pipe has been greased

Pass 7 Oct 2013 147,849 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 144,287 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2010 142,718 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 142,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 133,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 128,017 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 128,017 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2006 121,354 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 109,000 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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V403 RNP 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 73.3%.

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 V403 RNP, 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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V403 RNP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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