MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,410 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
strong advise rattle from front voer bumps requires further investigation
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W229 MJB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W229 MJB, 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 W229 MJB registered?
W229 MJB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 7 August 2000.
Is W229 MJB safe to buy?
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