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W351 LAA

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,224 mi
Last recorded145,224 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW351 LAA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 145,224 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 145,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

engine management light on

traction control light on

Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,346 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance *2 (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 121,865 miles

bad engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Apr 2014 115,556 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 115,510 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,079 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 105,398 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 105,296 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside inner rear tail light N/W.. Nearside dip beam set on lowest setting (Adjuster seized)..

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 99,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 93,532 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 88,495 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 82,035 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 77,093 miles

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)

bonnet safty catch stiff

n/s/f headlamp has slight foging

rear reg plate starting to deterate

Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,413 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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W351 LAA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W351 LAA, 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 W351 LAA registered?

W351 LAA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W351 LAA safe to buy?

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