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W523 AEO

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,260 mi
Last recorded169,260 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 AEO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 169,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre poor inner edge min 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre poor inner edge min 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 169,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre poor inner edge min 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre poor inner edge min 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 162,846 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 162,848 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 155,098 miles

Nearside Front alloy inner bead slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play / movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 155,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear high level brake light not working

Nearside Front alloy inner bead slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play / movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 145,111 miles

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

o/s headlight glass dirty

Fail 15 Apr 2015 145,111 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s headlight glass dirty

Pass 14 Apr 2014 137,441 miles

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

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

front wheel bearings noisy,not excessive,

Pass 17 Apr 2013 130,878 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 124,104 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Apr 2011 117,386 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 117,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 110,691 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 102,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 102,651 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 95,032 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 95,032 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 86,379 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 86,328 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 78,311 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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W523 AEO is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W523 AEO, 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 W523 AEO registered?

W523 AEO is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W523 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W523 AEO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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