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V761 ELT

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,960 mi
Last recorded141,960 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 ELT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 141,960 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 141,960 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 138,338 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 138,338 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking next to fuel pipe (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 138,338 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 138,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 136,923 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 135,950 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 125,109 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 120,149 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 112,629 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,105 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 96,071 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 3 Jan 2007 96,071 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 7 Jan 2006 88,424 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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V761 ELT is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V761 ELT, 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 V761 ELT registered?

V761 ELT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V761 ELT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V761 ELT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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