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W284 RBH

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,221 mi
Last recorded148,221 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW284 RBH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 148,221 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (limited inspection due to covers fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 147,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills- limited inspection due to trims (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 147,446 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2022 147,213 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 146,205 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 146,204 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 145,047 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed including all brake pipes

Pass 7 Feb 2019 143,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavily undrsealed

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 4 Feb 2019 143,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavily undrsealed

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 8 Feb 2018 142,777 miles

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

underside undersealed

Pass 6 Feb 2017 141,966 miles

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

underside undersealed

Pass 11 Feb 2016 140,772 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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

PAS pump noisy on full lock

Play in offside of steering rack inner joint

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion to nearside and offside of sills at rear.

engine oil leak

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 8 Feb 2016 140,772 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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

PAS pump noisy on full lock

Play in offside of steering rack inner joint

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion to nearside and offside of sills at rear.

engine oil leak

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 9 Feb 2015 139,513 miles

Both headlamps deterioated but still showing beam patten

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to fully inspect underside components due to underside covered in under seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 138,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps have condensation on lenses

unable to fully inspect underside components due to underside covered in under sealer

Fail 3 Feb 2014 138,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps have condensation on lenses

unable to fully inspect underside components due to underside covered in under sealer

Pass 4 Feb 2013 136,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 134,937 miles

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 132,707 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 130,873 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 130,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 128,705 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Slight play in O/S steering rack output shaft

Passenger seat belt routed incorrectly around plastic panel

Pass 4 Feb 2008 126,602 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 124,604 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 122,598 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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W284 RBH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W284 RBH, 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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W284 RBH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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