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V561 AFC

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,487 mi
Last recorded212,487 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 AFC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 212,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive unknown source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 212,487 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective doesn't open (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested bonnet wont open (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stop and side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive unknown source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 210,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component resivour (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 210,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front screw in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component resivour (2.1.5 (a))

both inner side lights not working

Pass 15 Jan 2018 208,301 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 204,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 200,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On limit (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2015 196,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 190,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion around nearside rear jacking point

Pass 14 Feb 2014 190,536 miles

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

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

slight corrosion around nearside rear jacking point

Pass 25 Feb 2013 186,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 183,061 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 175,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 169,857 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 160,936 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 152,451 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 138,838 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 129,611 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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V561 AFC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V561 AFC, 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 V561 AFC registered?

V561 AFC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V561 AFC safe to buy?

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