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W383 GYX

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,053 mi
Last recorded88,053 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW383 GYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2021 88,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 2 Apr 2020 82,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake just passed limits

Pass 23 Mar 2019 71,930 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres feathering

o/s belt slow in returning

Fail 23 Mar 2019 71,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres feathering

o/s belt slow in returning

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,311 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 63,028 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 63,028 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 60,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,353 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 58,602 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 55,980 miles

front tyres getting worn

Fail 8 May 2012 55,980 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres getting worn

Pass 10 May 2011 52,278 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 48,412 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,259 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 43,319 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,363 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,381 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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W383 GYX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W383 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 W383 GYX registered?

W383 GYX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W383 GYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W383 GYX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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