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V610 FAW

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,741 mi
Last recorded176,741 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV610 FAW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 176,741 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre 225/55 zr16 99w xl

Fail 14 May 2012 176,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre 225/55 zr16 99w xl

Pass 1 Mar 2011 146,096 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 113,418 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 113,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 107,932 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 97,891 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 90,475 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 90,475 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 83,597 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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V610 FAW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V610 FAW, 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 V610 FAW registered?

V610 FAW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V610 FAW safe to buy?

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