MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underside plastic covers fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
chip in screen
n/s front tyre on edges
plastic over sills
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
chip in screen
n/s front tyre on edges
plastic over sills
chips in screen
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
n/s rear lamp damaged
rear tyres approx. 1.80mm-advise to replace
Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
chips in screen
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
n/s rear lamp damaged
rear tyres approx. 1.80mm-advise to replace
CONDENSATION ON LENS N/S FRONT LIGHT UNIT
both metal brake pipes slightly corroded
chip in windscreen
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
both metal brake pipes slightly corroded
chip in windscreen
front inner brake pads getting low
osf nsf and rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
osr coil spring appears to have moved possably broken
brake pipes front to back corroded
nsr park brake slight low effort
osf fog lamp inop
osf tyre worn on inner edge
BRAKE PIPES CORRODED SLIGHTLY
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
BRAKE PIPES CORRODED SLIGHTLY
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake pipes slightly corroded
chip in windscreen
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres wearing on edges metal brake pipes corroded slightly front to rears
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W277 OCF is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W277 OCF, 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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W277 OCF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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