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W119 OLH

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,217 mi
Last recorded172,217 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW119 OLH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2023 172,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 169,646 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 165,675 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 162,925 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 158,987 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 155,657 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 152,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 149,187 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 146,510 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 143,246 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 139,711 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 133,633 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 130,191 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 123,479 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 118,089 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 105,937 miles

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

n/s rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2006 92,867 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 81,235 miles

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

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

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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W119 OLH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W119 OLH, 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 W119 OLH registered?

W119 OLH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W119 OLH safe to buy?

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