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V527 MEW

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,212 mi
Last recorded99,212 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV527 MEW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2021 99,212 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,019 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2016 96,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 93,746 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 85,969 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge n/s/f getting low on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2011 71,741 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,340 miles

N/S/F Anti-roll bar link upper ball joint boot split.

N/S/R upper rear arm ball joint boot split.

O/S/F Anti-roll bar link upper ball joint boot split.

O/S/R upper rear arm ball joint boot split.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,676 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,979 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 44,523 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 41,367 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 38,686 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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V527 MEW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V527 MEW, 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 V527 MEW registered?

V527 MEW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V527 MEW safe to buy?

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