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W257 KMR

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,766 mi
Last recorded177,766 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 KMR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 177,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 170,345 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 155,978 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 155,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 147,039 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 134,806 miles

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

centre stoplamp not connected

nearside front spotlamp lensslightly damaged

rear heatshield loose

Fail 1 Apr 2011 132,636 miles

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

front brake pads pos getting low

front spot cracked

rear heat sheild loose

slight mark on screen

Pass 29 Jun 2010 126,875 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 121,394 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 121,386 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 113,858 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 113,858 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 102,928 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 90,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W257 KMR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W257 KMR, 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 W257 KMR registered?

W257 KMR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W257 KMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 KMR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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