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V82 MBM

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

195,145 mi
Last recorded195,145 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 MBM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 195,145 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 190,619 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 183,080 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 183,061 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 173,056 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2012 172,096 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 160,798 miles

Both front tyre treads worn low on inner shoulders

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

Offside rear tyre worn down to 1.6mm limit 215/55 WR 15

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 140,286 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 120,718 miles

n/s handbrake reading low. o/s washer jet half blocked. n/s/f tyre on legal limit. 225/55zr16 p6000

Pass 10 Mar 2008 109,920 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 98,573 miles

nearside handrake not locking roadwheel on brake roller test

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder of tread

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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V82 MBM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V82 MBM, 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 V82 MBM registered?

V82 MBM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V82 MBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V82 MBM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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