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W256 DMG

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

213,063 mi
Last recorded213,063 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 DMG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 213,063 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 192,749 miles

advise movement in o/s n/s rack arms

Fail 9 Oct 2014 192,749 miles

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

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

advise movement in o/s n/s rack arms

advise o/s rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 21 Oct 2013 178,311 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 178,311 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 165,325 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 151,350 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 139,345 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 139,345 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 127,908 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 117,427 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 117,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 106,384 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 99,741 miles

nearside front tyre badly cracked

offside rear tyre cut on side wall

Pass 15 Feb 2006 90,934 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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W256 DMG is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W256 DMG, 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

How do I check the history of W256 DMG?

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What year was W256 DMG registered?

W256 DMG is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W256 DMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 DMG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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