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W243 OVV

2000 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,190 mi
Last recorded95,190 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 OVV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 95,190 miles

Front wipers not clearing screen very well

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 95,190 miles

Front wipers not clearing screen very well

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 95,411 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,107 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,092 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 95,059 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 94,999 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 94,868 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,581 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 93,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 90,899 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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W243 OVV is a 2000 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W243 OVV, 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 W243 OVV registered?

W243 OVV is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W243 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W243 OVV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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