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W263 KAM

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,328 mi
Last recorded157,328 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 KAM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 157,328 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 150,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 146,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 138,905 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 25 Aug 2012 131,634 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 123,571 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses peprished

o/s/f strut top mount has slight movement

slight play in n/s/f link pin

slight play in o/s/r lower ball joint

Pass 7 Sep 2010 115,432 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 115,432 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 106,397 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 106,397 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 102,349 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 96,418 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 96,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 87,867 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 78,250 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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W263 KAM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W263 KAM, 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 W263 KAM registered?

W263 KAM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W263 KAM safe to buy?

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