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V931 GFS

2000 BMW 523

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,195 mi
Last recorded192,195 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV931 GFS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 192,195 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 187,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 177,207 miles

offside rear tyre on wearbars

Fail 3 Dec 2012 176,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre on wearbars

Pass 2 Dec 2011 162,384 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes over fuel tank poor condition

nearside and offside front tyres worn inside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing outside edge

offside rear tyre approaching wear bars

Fail 2 Dec 2011 162,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes over fuel tank poor condition

nearside and offside front tyres worn inside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing outside edge

offside rear tyre approaching wear bars

Pass 15 Sep 2010 152,723 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 144,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 144,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 138,246 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 138,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 133,156 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 133,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 120,220 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 108,984 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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V931 GFS is a 2000 BMW 523 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V931 GFS, 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 V931 GFS registered?

V931 GFS is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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