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W519 PLD

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,062 mi
Last recorded120,062 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW519 PLD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2024 120,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine exhaust covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear inner sill slightly corroded both sides

Pass 24 Aug 2023 119,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 118,349 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 117,129 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 115,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

rearsuspension bushes slight play

Fail 17 Dec 2020 115,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

rearsuspension bushes slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2019 114,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 112,025 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 109,480 miles

Both rear tyres edges close to limit of wear

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

Nearside Front tyre has a slight bulge in outer sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2016 107,467 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 104,461 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 101,307 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,032 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 93,705 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 89,147 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 86,810 miles

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

slight buckle on n/s front roadwheel

Pass 7 Dec 2009 83,379 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 31 Dec 2008 82,416 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 76,275 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 69,975 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 69,962 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 63,802 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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W519 PLD is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W519 PLD, 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 W519 PLD registered?

W519 PLD is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W519 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W519 PLD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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