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W348 PLF

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,699 mi
Last recorded149,699 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW348 PLF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 149,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 148,651 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 139,174 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both headlamp patterns poor and lenses deteriorated

engine oil leak

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 138,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both headlamp patterns poor and lenses deteriorated

engine oil leak

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2015 127,471 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear subframe bushes split and worn

offside outer sill corroded

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jan 2015 127,471 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear subframe bushes split and worn

offside outer sill corroded

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2013 117,690 miles

As per failure.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 117,674 miles

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Both rear brake discs becoming worn.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 110,436 miles

As per failure

Fail 20 Dec 2012 109,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

1.near side front tyre wearing low on outside edge 2.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2011 101,398 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 93,053 miles

wipers not working on fast speed

Pass 6 Aug 2009 79,717 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 69,330 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 57,660 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,546 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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W348 PLF is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W348 PLF, 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 W348 PLF registered?

W348 PLF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W348 PLF safe to buy?

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