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V896 KOM

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

287,748 mi
Last recorded287,748 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 KOM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 287,748 miles

Exhaust sensors wiring insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also slight delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Metal fuel pipe near tank corroded

Offside Front Fog light not operating

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 287,745 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust sensors wiring insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also slight delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Metal fuel pipe near tank corroded

Offside Front Fog light not operating

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

Pass 18 May 2018 282,385 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 31 Aug 2016 273,474 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 273,468 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 257,402 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 256,764 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 244,904 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 238,672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 231,199 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 155,076 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 155,076 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 114,441 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 114,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 106,029 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008
Pass 15 Jan 2007 104,874 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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V896 KOM 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 70.6%.

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 V896 KOM, 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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V896 KOM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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