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W37 PCF

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,385 mi
Last recorded117,385 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW37 PCF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 117,385 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 110,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 107,098 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 93,720 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 93,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,394 miles

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

nearside rear tyre worn on inside/outside edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 80,393 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

nearside rear tyre worn on inside/outside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,084 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 70,084 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,733 miles

Corrosion in offside rear sill

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,477 miles

Slight free-play (wear) in offside rear anti-roll bap drop link

Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,797 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,044 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)

cracks in tread area of nearside rear tyre

cracks in tread area of offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,476 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

cracks in tread area of nearside rear tyre

cracks in tread area of offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2009 63,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

cracks in tread area of nearside rear tyre

cracks in tread area of offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,923 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 60,923 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 58,089 miles

slight play in front lower arm ball joints, †rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2007 58,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

pad warning light on, †1 washer jet not working, †slight play in front lower arm ball joints, †discs lipped, †rear tyres cracking.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 54,998 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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W37 PCF is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W37 PCF, 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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W37 PCF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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