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W102 LAH

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,974 mi
Last recorded222,974 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW102 LAH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 222,974 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 222,972 miles

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

n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded

o/s dipped beam light output reduced

play in n/s and o/s rear droplinks

Pass 5 Jun 2010 218,578 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 218,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 206,234 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 183,581 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 183,581 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 157,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

head lamp adjuster motor not working on n/s.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 157,504 miles

head lamp adjuster motor not working on n/s.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 133,802 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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W102 LAH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W102 LAH, 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 W102 LAH registered?

W102 LAH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W102 LAH safe to buy?

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