MOT Status
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177,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn on inside edge
n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff leaking
warning light on dash (saying headlights on)
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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W435 OBY is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 W435 OBY, 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 W435 OBY registered?
W435 OBY is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W435 OBY safe to buy?
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