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V539 LDD

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

221,763 mi
Last recorded221,763 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 LDD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2014 221,763 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 221,763 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 216,896 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 208,649 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 203,123 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 194,359 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 187,729 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 176,720 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 176,720 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2007 169,602 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 169,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 85,302 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 155,972 miles

both rear tyres JUST LEGAL.both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges.

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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V539 LDD is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V539 LDD, 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 V539 LDD?

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What year was V539 LDD registered?

V539 LDD is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V539 LDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V539 LDD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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