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V737 DYX

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,880 mi
Last recorded139,880 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV737 DYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 139,880 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 132,489 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 132,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 128,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 116,034 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 110,336 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 105,330 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 105,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 97,302 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 97,302 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 85,562 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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V737 DYX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V737 DYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V737 DYX registered?

V737 DYX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V737 DYX safe to buy?

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