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W391 GYW

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,018 mi
Last recorded143,018 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW391 GYW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 143,018 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 140,630 miles

Corrosion at offside and nearside outer sill sections

Offside front tyre getting low on tread and cracking

Wear at offside and nearside rear lower suspension pivot bushes

Pass 16 Jan 2019 137,176 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 133,339 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 128,269 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 124,317 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 121,637 miles

Nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured

Slight wear at front brake discs

Fail 17 Jan 2014 119,376 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight wear at offside and nearside rear lower suspension pivot bushes

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 119,376 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Slight wear at offside and nearside rear lower suspension pivot bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2012 118,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 118,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake wear warning light on

Pass 27 Oct 2011 114,080 miles

slight corrossion in both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2010 112,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 108,634 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2008 105,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 101,724 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 90,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 90,556 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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W391 GYW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W391 GYW, 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 W391 GYW registered?

W391 GYW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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