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V763 MWT

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,778 mi
Last recorded89,778 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV763 MWT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 89,778 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 89,773 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracking to side walls

Offside Front tyre has cracking to side walls

Fail 1 Feb 2017 87,526 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre has cracking to side walls

Offside Front tyre has cracking to side walls

Pass 5 May 2015 85,664 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 82,269 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,489 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 74,571 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,263 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 69,529 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 69,529 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 62,963 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,739 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 59,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both nearside doors scratched

nearside rear panel scratched

Pass 1 Feb 2006 57,142 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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V763 MWT is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V763 MWT, 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 V763 MWT registered?

V763 MWT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V763 MWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V763 MWT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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