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W186 GKU

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,118 mi
Last recorded175,118 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 GKU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2017 175,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear lamps have had covers fitted light output not reduced

Pass 22 Nov 2016 166,304 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both jacking points under plastic sill covers (6.1.B.2)

brake pad wear indicator on

Fail 21 Nov 2016 166,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40 zr 18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both jacking points under plastic sill covers (6.1.B.2)

brake pad wear indicator on

Pass 4 Nov 2015 162,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear sill corroded under covers

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 162,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear jacking point corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 158,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 151,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light on

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 143,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 143,562 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 136,449 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs slightly worn

both rear discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2011 136,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs slightly worn

both rear discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 128,290 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 120,770 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 113,822 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 113,822 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 105,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 97,364 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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W186 GKU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W186 GKU, 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 W186 GKU registered?

W186 GKU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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