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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/s/rear tyre has damage to both side walls
Nail in offside rear tyre
n/s head light condensed
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
slight movement rear a/roll bar drop links
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
n/s head light condensed
slight movement rear a/roll bar drop links
led mileage in dash not working unable to read mileage
o/s/r indicator faded
rear brake pads getting low
wipers smearing screen
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
cuts to n/s/r tyre sidewall & nail in tread
led mileage in dash not working unable to read mileage
o/s & n/s rear tyres devoid of tread inside edges
o/s/r indicator faded
rear brake pads getting low
wipers smearing screen
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
n/s/f tyre has side wall damage
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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W164 NJH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W164 NJH, 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 W164 NJH registered?
W164 NJH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 18 July 2000.
Is W164 NJH safe to buy?
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