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W326 GYW

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,969 mi
Last recorded138,969 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW326 GYW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 138,969 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 183,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2008 120,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 104,297 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 104,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 91,131 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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W326 GYW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W326 GYW, 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

How do I check the history of W326 GYW?

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What year was W326 GYW registered?

W326 GYW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W326 GYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W326 GYW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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