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W329 GYY

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,814 mi
Last recorded157,814 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW329 GYY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 157,814 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 149,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

nearside font tyre has a nail in it

Pass 26 Nov 2008 142,571 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 131,820 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,821 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 109,971 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning lamp staying 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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W329 GYY is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W329 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W329 GYY?

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What year was W329 GYY registered?

W329 GYY is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W329 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W329 GYY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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