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V413 MWU

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,807 mi
Last recorded177,807 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV413 MWU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 177,807 miles

Play in front anti roll bar links

Rear diff leaking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front control arm bushes both sides deteriorated

Play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2020 171,905 miles

All suspension bushes deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front mbps corroded

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Registration plates deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2019 163,932 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 163,930 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 155,752 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 149,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 149,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 145,129 miles

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 139,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear ale has oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 139,866 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear ale has oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 134,519 miles

slight play in the offside rear rose joint

Fail 16 Dec 2013 134,519 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

slight play in the offside rear rose joint

Pass 10 Jan 2013 129,913 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 124,391 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 124,391 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 118,038 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 118,038 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 113,147 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 113,147 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 108,014 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 104,292 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 99,528 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 99,528 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 94,433 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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V413 MWU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V413 MWU, 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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What year was V413 MWU registered?

V413 MWU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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