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W313 MJB

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,637 mi
Last recorded165,637 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW313 MJB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 165,637 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 148,393 miles

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

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

n/sf tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2006 130,095 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 130,095 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005

PAD WARNING ADVISE ON

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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W313 MJB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W313 MJB, 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 W313 MJB registered?

W313 MJB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W313 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W313 MJB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W313 MJB have outstanding finance?

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