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W143 PTD

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,066 mi
Last recorded140,066 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 PTD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 140,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 128,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 128,418 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 118,897 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 104,918 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 90,776 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,724 miles

offside rear door wont open from out side

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,920 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,717 miles

loud grating noise from offside rear wheel poss stone behind back plate

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2009 50,444 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

loud grating noise from offside rear wheel poss stone behind back plate

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,540 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 40,462 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,002 miles

front pads 50% worn

n/s/f headlamp lens condesated

rear brake pads very low

rear n/plate perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,705 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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W143 PTD is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W143 PTD, 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 W143 PTD registered?

W143 PTD is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W143 PTD safe to buy?

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