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V678 FLJ

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,630 mi
Last recorded157,630 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV678 FLJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 157,630 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 157,630 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 144,790 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 128,389 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 115,654 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 104,905 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 104,905 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 98,598 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 98,598 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V678 FLJ is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V678 FLJ, 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 V678 FLJ registered?

V678 FLJ is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V678 FLJ safe to buy?

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