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W376 GYX

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

192,311 mi
Last recorded192,311 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW376 GYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2016 192,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 184,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 16 Jan 2015 184,703 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 180,238 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 180,231 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 174,515 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 174,515 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 169,641 miles

brake pipes coated with grease couldnt fully inspect

Fail 17 Mar 2012 169,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes coated with grease couldnt fully inspect

Pass 21 Mar 2011 161,524 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 161,524 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 146,134 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2009 130,639 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 127,091 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight lip in front and rear discs

Pass 24 Aug 2007 117,831 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn inner and outer edges advise

Pass 3 Aug 2006 100,579 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 100,578 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

nearside and offsde front tyres worn on inner and outer edges replacement advise

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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W376 GYX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W376 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W376 GYX registered?

W376 GYX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W376 GYX safe to buy?

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