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W368 GYX

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

150,838 mi
Last recorded150,838 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 GYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 150,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 145,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 134,193 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 120,967 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 106,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,420 miles

nearside and offside rear upper suspension top rear arm outer joint dust covers badly perished

nearside rear road wheel outer rim slightly distorted

offside front anti-roll bar link dustcover in poor condition

slight inbalance in the rear handbrake

slight wear in the offside rear anti-roll bar link

Fail 30 Mar 2015 99,399 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,580 miles

both the rear suspension rear top arm inner bush dust covers are in poor condition

offside front anti-roll bar link upper dust cover in poor condition

offside rear handbrake only just upto efficiency

Pass 1 Mar 2013 84,128 miles

both the rear top suspension rear upper link dust covers in poor condition

offside rear handbrake abit weak

slight wear in both the front lower ssuspension rear lower links

slight wear in the offside rear lower rose bush

Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,436 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

slight wear in the nearside rear lower wishbone outer bush

Pass 12 May 2011 72,351 miles

slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 12 May 2010 64,164 miles

both the front tyres getting abit thin on the edges

offside rear handbrake low on effort

Pass 6 May 2009 50,666 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 49,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 48,432 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,375 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

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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W368 GYX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W368 GYX, 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 W368 GYX registered?

W368 GYX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W368 GYX safe to buy?

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