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W509 RJH

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,787 mi
Last recorded179,787 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 RJH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 179,787 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 179,772 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s-n/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2016 172,360 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 162,769 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 162,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 152,228 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 141,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 131,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s headlight has slight condensation

Fail 28 Aug 2012 131,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s headlight has slight condensation

Pass 19 Aug 2011 121,573 miles

airbag light on

rust on rear o/s & n/s brake pipes

Fail 9 Aug 2011 121,573 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

airbag light on

rust on rear o/s & n/s brake pipes

t/c light on

Pass 26 May 2010 115,962 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 106,556 miles

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

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 6 Jun 2008 98,158 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 85,085 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 64,723 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 64,723 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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W509 RJH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RJH, 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 RJH registered?

W509 RJH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W509 RJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W509 RJH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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