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W133 NLH

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,147 mi
Last recorded130,147 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW133 NLH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 130,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 130,145 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 125,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 121,100 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 114,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 114,594 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 110,308 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 110,238 miles

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

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 20 Jun 2012 102,780 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 102,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 95,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,068 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,273 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,567 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tracking

Fail 9 Apr 2008 77,507 miles

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

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)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tracking

Fail 1 Mar 2007 68,615 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 68,615 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 59,472 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 59,472 miles

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)

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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W133 NLH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W133 NLH, 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 W133 NLH registered?

W133 NLH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W133 NLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W133 NLH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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