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W344 MFG

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

191,831 mi
Last recorded191,831 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 MFG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 191,831 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2016 191,831 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel return pipe (7.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2016 191,812 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 188,532 miles

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

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

both rear under sills rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2015 188,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear under sills rusty

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 184,503 miles

advise slight play in n/s/r lower joint

Fail 13 Nov 2014 184,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 180,580 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 180,580 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 176,710 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 176,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 172,392 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 172,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 169,163 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 169,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 162,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 154,802 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 154,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 147,834 miles

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 17 Oct 2006 138,850 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 138,346 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear drive shaft outer constant velocity gaiter deterioated.

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 128,866 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 128,865 miles

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

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

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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W344 MFG is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W344 MFG, 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 W344 MFG registered?

W344 MFG is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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