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V42 PPU

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,395 mi
Last recorded64,395 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 PPU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,395 miles

nearside parking brake effort low

Fail 26 Feb 2010 64,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,693 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 58,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 542,209 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,533 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 43,196 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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V42 PPU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V42 PPU, 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 V42 PPU registered?

V42 PPU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V42 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 PPU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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