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V681 MOD

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,105 mi
Last recorded145,105 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV681 MOD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 145,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking At centre floor pan area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Lower bush housing fractured (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 129,467 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 129,467 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 122,025 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 115,674 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 110,295 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 110,295 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,503 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 103,503 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 100,181 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,145 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 94,444 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,444 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 91,852 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 86,228 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 86,167 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 81,694 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 75,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 75,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 69,754 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 69,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V681 MOD is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 V681 MOD, 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 V681 MOD registered?

V681 MOD is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V681 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V681 MOD shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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