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W441 NDB

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,794 mi
Last recorded132,794 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW441 NDB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 132,794 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 122,986 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 112,531 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 102,894 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,745 miles

Central Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 88,745 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2018 86,639 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 86,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 May 2016 79,530 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 79,506 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 75,304 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 75,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 71,045 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,423 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 67,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,404 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,913 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 50,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,612 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 39,338 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge †advise n/s/r tyre sidewalls worn and nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2006 35,759 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 35,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 225/55/16

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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W441 NDB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W441 NDB, 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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W441 NDB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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