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W164 NJH

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 NJH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2011

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2011

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2010

N/s/rear tyre has damage to both side walls

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2009 122,052 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 120,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 110,692 miles

led mileage in dash not working unable to read mileage

o/s/r indicator faded

rear brake pads getting low

wipers smearing screen

Fail 16 Jul 2008

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 100,323 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 100,010 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 89,687 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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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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