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V742 KWX

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

328,042 mi
Last recorded328,042 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 KWX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 328,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 238,362 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 235,718 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2018 235,714 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (both) front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front play in rack

Pass 3 Apr 2017 228,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

sil covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 228,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

sil covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 218,800 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 205,320 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 195,400 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 195,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 184,044 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 174,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

parking brake within limit, require adjstment or repair.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 168,217 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 159,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside and Nearside headlamps water ingress

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2010 159,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside and Nearside headlamps water ingress

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2010 159,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

O/S FRONT TYRE FEATHERED BADLY TO LIMIT, N/S NOT FAR-OFF, ALIGNMENT NEEDED, REAR DISCS ARE PITTING & N/S REAR BRAKE-HOSE PERISHING. Thanx.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 141,261 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 10 Oct 2007 120,003 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 100,885 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 81,378 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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V742 KWX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V742 KWX, 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 V742 KWX registered?

V742 KWX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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