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W324 OLF

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,957 mi
Last recorded153,957 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW324 OLF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 153,957 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 150,522 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 145,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 140,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 134,650 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 123,579 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 116,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 107,692 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 107,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2011 101,636 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 94,124 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 89,991 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 89,991 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 83,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

CONDENSATION INSIDE NEAR SIDE HEAD LAMP

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT UP ON DASH

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER TREAD, HAS A NAIL IN TREAD AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 12 Sep 2007 77,053 miles

AUX BELT CRACKED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS OUTER BALL JOINTS HAVE PLAY

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES AND NEAR LIMIT

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT UP ON DASH

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,469 miles

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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W324 OLF is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W324 OLF, 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 W324 OLF registered?

W324 OLF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W324 OLF safe to buy?

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