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W509 OAJ

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,991 mi
Last recorded151,991 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 OAJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 151,991 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 145,225 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 134,543 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 116,700 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on outer edges.

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 12 Sep 2007 116,700 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on outer edges.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 99,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 83,168 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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W509 OAJ is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W509 OAJ, 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 W509 OAJ registered?

W509 OAJ is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W509 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W509 OAJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W509 OAJ have outstanding finance?

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