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W424 SGX

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,004 mi
Last recorded194,004 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW424 SGX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 194,004 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 185,466 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 176,773 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 171,138 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 166,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 162,110 miles

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

headlights misty

Pass 30 Nov 2017 158,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 155,835 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 155,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 139,125 miles

n/s handbrake lower effort

Pass 15 Sep 2009 123,166 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 123,159 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 106,385 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2008 106,385 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2007 94,717 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 94,717 miles

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

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

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

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

backing coming away on front no plate

Fail 5 Jul 2006 73,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 73,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W424 SGX 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 72.2%.

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 W424 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W424 SGX registered?

W424 SGX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W424 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W424 SGX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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