MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,130 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs worn
Various brake pipes rusted
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake discs worn
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Various brake pipes rusted
covers fitted under car
suspect brake pads wearing down
chips in screen
both front tyres worn very low on edges
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both front tyres worn very low on edges
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
chips in screen
covers fitted under car
suspect brake pads wearing down
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tyres nsr 2.5mm,o/s/r 3mm,n/s/f wear on edge,o/s/f worn on edge
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W257 SJU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W257 SJU, 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 W257 SJU registered?
W257 SJU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 April 2000.
Is W257 SJU safe to buy?
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