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W119 VKE

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,969 mi
Last recorded153,969 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW119 VKE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 153,969 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Sep 2020 153,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 150,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease both sides front. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 150,233 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease both sides front. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 147,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal brake pipes throughout vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion - remedial action advised

slight corrosion on offside rear floor to inner sill section - remedial action advised

Fail 9 Apr 2018 147,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal brake pipes throughout vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion - remedial action advised

slight corrosion on offside rear floor to inner sill section - remedial action advised

Pass 19 Apr 2017 144,625 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 144,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to tank may clean up (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner to outer sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 141,619 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 139,096 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 137,530 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

condensation present to headlights.................

corrosion present to offside floor/sills

rear number plate............

Pass 25 Mar 2013 136,930 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 136,116 miles

corrosion present to brake pipes....

Pass 13 Jan 2011 135,136 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 125,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 114,168 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 114,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,220 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 104,216 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 92,298 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 78,820 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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W119 VKE is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKE, 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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W119 VKE is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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