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W46 AGK

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

217,980 mi
Last recorded217,980 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 AGK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 217,980 miles

Oil leak

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 15 Jul 2015 217,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 4 Dec 2014 207,415 miles

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 194,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 194,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 18,603 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 173,244 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 173,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 159,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Aug 2010 159,138 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2009 143,556 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 143,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 126,969 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 126,969 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 111,696 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 96,429 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 81,524 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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W46 AGK is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W46 AGK, 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 W46 AGK registered?

W46 AGK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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