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W352 DGU

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,022 mi
Last recorded118,022 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW352 DGU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 118,022 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. Can not be inspected fully (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. Can not be inspected fully (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 117,974 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. Can not be inspected fully (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. Can not be inspected fully (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 115,351 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2016 114,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 113,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 113,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 108,057 miles

Both front dip beam lenses condensated.

Both front dip beams have poor beam images.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 108,057 miles

Both front dip beam lenses condensated.

Both front dip beams have poor beam images.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 104,886 miles

Drivers side headlamp condensated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front to rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 104,886 miles

Drivers side headlamp condensated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front to rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 99,374 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 99,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 95,719 miles

Both front dip beams very poor patterns.

Both front flexi brake hose metal furrels corroded.

Drivers side front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Drivers side rear lower hub bush has slight play and movement.

Drivers side rear tyre wearing to 2mm tread bars.

Front to rear metal brake piupes getting corroded.

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

Rear brake discs scored and worn.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 95,719 miles

Both front dip beams very poor patterns.

Both front flexi brake hose metal furrels corroded.

Drivers side front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Drivers side rear lower hub bush has slight play and movement.

Drivers side rear tyre wearing to 2mm tread bars.

Front to rear metal brake piupes getting corroded.

Rear brake discs scored and worn.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 90,547 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

moisture in both front head lamps

Pass 5 Jan 2010 90,547 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

moisture in both front head lamps

Pass 9 Dec 2008 85,994 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 13 Dec 2007 80,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight handbrake travel.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 75,256 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,457 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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W352 DGU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W352 DGU, 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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W352 DGU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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