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W319 GYY

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,583 mi
Last recorded150,583 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW319 GYY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 150,583 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 150,575 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear, by rear shocks (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres starting too deteriorate

Oil leak ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tires low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 148,497 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

areas of surface corrision

Pass 27 Aug 2014 145,271 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 141,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 137,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 128,380 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 118,555 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 109,693 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 109,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 100,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to wear on innner edges.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 91,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 80,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 68,975 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2005 68,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W319 GYY is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W319 GYY, 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 W319 GYY registered?

W319 GYY is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W319 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W319 GYY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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