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W199 ODV

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,061 mi
Last recorded143,061 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 ODV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 143,061 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 143,015 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 137,689 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 136,205 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

o/s headlamp dried out beam pattern ok

Fail 30 Jun 2014 136,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 134,305 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 134,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 130,894 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 130,894 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 126,880 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 122,439 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 118,095 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 118,093 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 113,201 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 110,121 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 105,278 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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W199 ODV is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W199 ODV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W199 ODV registered?

W199 ODV is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W199 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W199 ODV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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