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W308 NNB

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,867 mi
Last recorded107,867 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 NNB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 107,867 miles

Advise front wipers smearing screen slightly

Advise slight play in nearside rear lower suspension rose bush

Advise slight play in offside rear lower suspension rose bush

Pass 17 Feb 2014 104,483 miles

Advise both rear brake flexi hoses perrished

Advise different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 17 Feb 2014 104,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise both rear brake flexi hoses perrished

Advise different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 20 Feb 2013 100,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 100,220 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,950 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 93,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 86,307 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,482 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 73,980 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 67,926 miles

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

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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W308 NNB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W308 NNB, 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 W308 NNB registered?

W308 NNB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W308 NNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W308 NNB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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