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W322 NJB

2000 BMW 523

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,499 mi
Last recorded162,499 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW322 NJB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 162,499 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 162,499 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 139,461 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

driver door mirror casing missing.

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2012 139,454 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

driver door mirror casing missing.

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 115,374 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 92,882 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge(raised tread not testable)

nearside rear suspension lower

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 63,329 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,469 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,817 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,938 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 49,872 miles

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)

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

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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W322 NJB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel 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 W322 NJB, 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 W322 NJB registered?

W322 NJB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W322 NJB safe to buy?

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