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W172 OCF

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,374 mi
Last recorded97,374 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 OCF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2018 97,374 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both wipers slightly perished

engine management light is on

n/s/r lower arm rear void/rose bush dust cover slightly damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2018 97,091 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

n/s parking brake low effort - needs attention

n/s/r lower arm rear void/rose bush dust cover damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2017 94,026 miles

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

Nearside handbrake poor 77 compaired to other side 278

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

eml light on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,762 miles

Nearside Front seat not moving forwards and backwards

Nearside Rear park brake only just met requirments

eml on dash

Fail 6 Aug 2016 90,646 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front seat not moving forwards and backwards

Nearside Rear park brake only just met requirments

eml on dash

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,524 miles

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

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

eml light on

under trays not allowing full view

Fail 7 Aug 2015 87,501 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush and rear rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

eml light on

under trays not allowing full view

Pass 9 Aug 2014 84,557 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

n/s/r suspension lower outer joint has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,925 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 81,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,671 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,075 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 76,652 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 75,494 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,494 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 73,692 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 73,692 miles

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

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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W172 OCF 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 61.1%.

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 W172 OCF, 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 W172 OCF registered?

W172 OCF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W172 OCF safe to buy?

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