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W233 UNM

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,386 mi
Last recorded171,386 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 UNM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 171,386 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake pipes covered in sealant

Pass 28 Nov 2012 159,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 151,292 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 151,292 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 150,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear side light not working one of two

rear pads worn low sensor not in pad

Pass 12 Nov 2010 143,463 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 143,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 136,658 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 136,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 136,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode, n/s/r tyre wearing low on edge, slight movement in both rear wheels, o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2008 122,911 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 122,906 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 107,240 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 107,240 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 94,124 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 94,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 77,607 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 77,607 miles

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

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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W233 UNM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W233 UNM, 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 W233 UNM registered?

W233 UNM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W233 UNM safe to buy?

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