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W343 MJB

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,601 mi
Last recorded130,601 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 MJB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 130,601 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 130,601 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,833 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 128,334 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad metal to metal with disc (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 126,489 miles

advise small stone chips in swept area monitor

Pass 30 Sep 2013 122,694 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 120,166 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 120,166 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 118,506 miles

advise all 4 tyres have outer side wall damage borderline pass on m o t

Fail 12 Sep 2011 118,506 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise all 4 tyres have outer side wall damage borderline pass on m o t

Pass 11 Sep 2010 115,394 miles

Advised on gen eral headlamp condition nearside

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 115,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 111,404 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 111,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 107,696 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 102,994 miles

all 4 tyres have cuts on side walls

Fail 29 Aug 2007 102,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres have cuts to the outside walls

Pass 24 Aug 2006 100,025 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 100,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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W343 MJB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W343 MJB, 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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W343 MJB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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