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W392 MCF

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,989 mi
Last recorded192,989 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW392 MCF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 192,989 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 192,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 191,610 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 188,447 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear diff.leaking.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 188,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear diff.leaking.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 185,397 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 185,397 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 181,777 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 181,777 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 178,191 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 178,191 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 175,289 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 172,283 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar outer link arm upper rubber dust cover split but no play in balljoint.

Offside front head light has condensation but not effecting beam image or light output.

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar outer link arm balljoint.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 168,308 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 168,294 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHELD INSECURE (ONE SIDE)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 163,777 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 163,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 141,614 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

Fail 17 Jul 2007 141,614 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2006 114,985 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 114,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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W392 MCF is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W392 MCF, 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 W392 MCF registered?

W392 MCF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W392 MCF safe to buy?

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