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W177 LCF

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW177 LCF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2018
Fail 30 Apr 2018

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2017

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2017

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 109,442 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 109,442 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x front to rear @ fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2015 50,213 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 4,465 miles

offside front headlamp has water in it

Fail 7 May 2014 4,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front headlamp has water in it

Pass 30 Apr 2013

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished along the shoulder

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight noise from the rear hubs, but I suspect it is only the differential

Spare tyre worn

Pass 9 May 2012

Offside front tyre heavily perished

Offside rear tyre low on tread and nail in tread

Fail 27 Apr 2012 92,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2011 86,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

handbrake feels rough in operation

nearside and offside front and rear jacking point rubbers missing

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn [inner face]

offside front tyre cracked in centre tread

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2011 86,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

handbrake feels rough in operation

nearside and offside front and rear jacking point rubbers missing

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn [inner face]

nearside front anti roll bar linkage top dust cover split

offside front tyre cracked in centre tread

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2010 79,321 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 71,550 miles

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

rear number plate dirty behined letters and numbers

Fail 14 May 2009 71,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear number plate dirty behined letters and numbers

Pass 15 May 2008 65,331 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 65,331 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres nearing limit

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 23 May 2007 59,845 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 51,934 miles

Nearside headlamp water contaminated & poor beam pattern. Center rear seat belt not tested baby seat fitted

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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W177 LCF is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W177 LCF, 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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W177 LCF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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