MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front headlamp washers not working
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield likely to become detatched
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted fog lamp glass broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front headlamp washers not working
Front wiper blades not checked due ti insufficient fluid
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield likely to become detatched
Nearside Rear tyre is low on the inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres are low on the inner edge
nearside and offside rear sills are rusty
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre is low on the inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres are low on the inner edge
nearside and offside rear sills are rusty
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres are low on the inner edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres are low on the inner edges
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre is low on inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges
offside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Battery insecure but unlikely to fall out
Dampness in offside headlamp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front foglamp smashed
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust rear section heatshield insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust rear section heatshield insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
rear exhaust heat sheild insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
rear exhaust heat sheild insecure
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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W311 NNB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 W311 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.
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W311 NNB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2000.
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