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W39 OAN

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,840 mi
Last recorded99,840 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW39 OAN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 99,840 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,601 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,208 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 92,189 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,166 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,508 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,317 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 71,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,479 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 67,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,487 miles

condensation in o/s headlight, beam pattern weak.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,967 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 61,965 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,452 miles

chip in o/s of windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,505 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,574 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,645 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 40,246 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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W39 OAN is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W39 OAN, 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 W39 OAN registered?

W39 OAN is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W39 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W39 OAN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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