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W511 OAU

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,725 mi
Last recorded108,725 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW511 OAU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 108,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

both outer sills rusty at rear

Fail 2 May 2018 108,521 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both outer sills rusty at rear

Pass 31 May 2017 107,793 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded near fuel tank

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted and sill guards fitted

Fail 24 May 2017 102,755 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded near fuel tank

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted and sill guards fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 97,671 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake pipes greased

Front tyres worn on edges

Off side front head light missed

Pass 28 May 2015 92,054 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Off side front head lamp misted

Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,141 miles

Both head lamps misted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 80,639 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,027 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 75,382 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 74,523 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,362 miles

all tyres have cracking in tread area not exposing cords or ply

Pass 22 Feb 2008 70,206 miles

both front tyres craking in tread

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 22 Feb 2008 70,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres craking in tread

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2007 67,956 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 66,416 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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W511 OAU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W511 OAU, 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 W511 OAU registered?

W511 OAU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W511 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W511 OAU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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