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V619 MOV

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

247,026 mi
Last recorded247,026 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV619 MOV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 247,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

both front shock absorbers weak

child seat fitted

oil leaks

play inner joints

Fail 5 Oct 2015 246,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

ENGINE MAN LIGHT ON

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Oct 2014 223,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both headlamp aims on lower limits and beam patterns poor due to faded lenses

brake warning lamp on

Pass 19 Sep 2013 199,636 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 199,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 186,295 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 180,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 173,638 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 173,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 166,755 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 159,021 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 159,019 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 151,718 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 143,529 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 131,838 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 131,838 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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V619 MOV is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V619 MOV, 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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V619 MOV is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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