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V498 FGP

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,463 mi
Last recorded144,463 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 FGP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 144,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive General engine oil leekage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 144,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread runs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive General engine oil leekage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 140,339 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 132,410 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 132,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 125,584 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 116,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre is very worn on inner tether

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner tether

Recommend to check four wheel alignment

Fail 20 Feb 2015 116,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre is very worn on inner tether

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner tether

Recommend to check four wheel alignment

Pass 10 Mar 2014 107,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 14 Mar 2013 98,530 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 87,673 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 87,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,728 miles

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 72,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,108 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside headlamp pattern is weak due to condensation

Pass 23 Jul 2007 58,647 miles

engine top cover fitted.

slight play in steering rack offside front.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,732 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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V498 FGP is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V498 FGP, 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 V498 FGP registered?

V498 FGP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V498 FGP safe to buy?

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