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W277 PAH

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,658 mi
Last recorded177,658 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 PAH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 177,658 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 177,652 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 170,408 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 170,408 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both rears (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 164,831 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 159,791 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 153,909 miles

n/s/f brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2012 146,920 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 139,373 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 127,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 127,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 121,158 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 113,273 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 105,063 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 96,325 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 87,068 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 87,041 miles

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

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

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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W277 PAH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W277 PAH, 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 PAH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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