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V510 ELU

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,369 mi
Last recorded156,369 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV510 ELU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 156,369 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake effort just met

Pass 9 Jul 2016 151,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 142,819 miles

FRONT TYRE UNEVEN:ADVISE FOUR WHEEL ALIGHNMENT CHECK

Pass 19 Jun 2014 134,871 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,672 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing close to limit

Ns front tyre is wearing on edges

Os front tyre has worn on inner extreme edge close to limit [225/55/16]

Stone chips in screen less than 10mm

Fail 11 Jun 2013 126,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear brake hoses cracked

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm.Advise asap

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Stone chips in windscreen less than 10mm

Pass 19 Jun 2012 119,487 miles

tracking may be required

air bag light on

condensation in ns front headlamp

movement in front suspension arm bushes

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

stone chips in screen

Fail 19 Jun 2012 119,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

condensation in ns front headlamp

movement in front suspension arm bushes

ns rear upper suspension arm ball joint boot in poor condition

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

stone chips in screen

tracking may be required

Pass 9 Jun 2011 112,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 105,222 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 105,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

two front tyres uneven wear.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 99,428 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 92,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 84,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2006 75,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all brake pads wearing low

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s wiper blade smears screen

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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V510 ELU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V510 ELU, 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 V510 ELU registered?

V510 ELU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is V510 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V510 ELU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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