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W147 MJB

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,178 mi
Last recorded102,178 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 MJB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 102,178 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 90,895 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside drop link dust covers deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre side walls are deteriorating

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

Pass 13 May 2017 84,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2017 84,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 76,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

wipers deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2015 68,582 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 63,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 57,541 miles

1 out of 2 sidelight not working.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 57,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

1 out of 2 sidelight not working.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges.

Pass 12 May 2012 46,633 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,912 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 39,912 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 May 2010 33,803 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 33,781 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 27,387 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,398 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 19,342 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,671 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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W147 MJB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W147 MJB, 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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W147 MJB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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