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V449 FVJ

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,004 mi
Last recorded131,004 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 FVJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 131,004 miles

osf and various rear brake pipes showing light corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2012 126,146 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 121,703 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2011 121,703 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2010 110,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 101,121 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 101,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 97,529 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2007 93,511 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2007 93,511 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 88,417 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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V449 FVJ is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V449 FVJ, 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 V449 FVJ registered?

V449 FVJ is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V449 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V449 FVJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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