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W312 OHT

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,440 mi
Last recorded168,440 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW312 OHT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 168,440 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated very perished with micro cracks. should be replaced before next test. (2.2.D.2d)

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

outer sill covers fitted, signs of rust at rear of inner sills. unable to fully inspect .

parking brake only just passed minimum efficiency.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 168,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated very perished with micro cracks. should be replaced before next test. (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside tape fitted to lens (1.8)

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

outer sill covers fitted, signs of rust at rear of inner sills. unable to fully inspect .

parking brake only just passed minimum efficiency.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 160,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

parking brake only just passed minimum efficiency.

sill covers fitted, unable to access for corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2015 153,359 miles

oil leak

passanger mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2014 147,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s non obligatory mirror dammaged

Pass 6 Sep 2013 139,234 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 139,234 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 135,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 131,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 126,840 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 119,367 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 111,948 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 105,765 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 105,710 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 100,710 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 100,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 100,512 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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W312 OHT 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 70.6%.

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 W312 OHT, 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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What year was W312 OHT registered?

W312 OHT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W312 OHT safe to buy?

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