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W404 SGX

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,201 mi
Last recorded130,201 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 SGX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 130,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,557 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 92,230 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,792 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 82,792 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,978 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,864 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,226 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 73,216 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot full of coal

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,699 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 71,669 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,265 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 70,264 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,671 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,181 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,883 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 65,883 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 64,510 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 64,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,969 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 62,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 57,456 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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W404 SGX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W404 SGX, 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 W404 SGX registered?

W404 SGX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W404 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W404 SGX shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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