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V847 FVN

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,578 mi
Last recorded166,578 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV847 FVN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 166,578 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 166,389 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 158,489 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 158,489 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 146,196 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 146,196 miles

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

Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 126,310 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 126,310 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 105,858 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 105,858 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 38,563 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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V847 FVN is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V847 FVN, 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 V847 FVN registered?

V847 FVN is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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