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V440 GVR

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,745 mi
Last recorded134,745 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 GVR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 134,745 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 125,881 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 125,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 118,299 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 118,299 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 107,743 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 97,864 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 88,146 miles

N/S Handbrake low effort

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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V440 GVR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V440 GVR, 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 V440 GVR?

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What year was V440 GVR registered?

V440 GVR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V440 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V440 GVR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V440 GVR have outstanding finance?

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