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W464 OBY

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,279 mi
Last recorded139,279 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW464 OBY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 139,279 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 133,018 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 127,759 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 123,987 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 123,968 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 119,323 miles

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,214 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 109,409 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 109,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,646 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 99,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,898 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 87,359 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 82,179 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 77,518 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 77,518 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,696 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 55,507 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 40,381 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 40,246 miles

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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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W464 OBY is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W464 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 W464 OBY registered?

W464 OBY is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W464 OBY safe to buy?

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