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W523 GYX

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,493 mi
Last recorded170,493 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 170,493 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outside 30cm (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

rear boot floor corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 170,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 163,804 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint suspension arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all wheels have inner rim damage

both front tyres perishing on side walls

fuel lines corroding

noise from engine

slight play nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

Fail 7 Sep 2015 163,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Front both suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint suspension arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all wheels have inner rim damage

both front tyres perishing on side walls

fuel lines corroding

noise from engine

slight play nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

Pass 15 Sep 2014 158,250 miles

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

all wheels have inner rim damage

both front brake pipes corroding

both front suspension arm bush's deteriorating

both front tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

fuel lines corroding

noise from engine

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint

slight play n/s/r lower suspension arm bush

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 153,588 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre sidewalls perishing

both front wheel rims slightly distorted

noise from engine

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2013 153,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre sidewalls perishing

both front wheel rims slightly distorted

noise from engine

offside rear number plate lamp dim

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2012 148,729 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 148,729 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 143,822 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 139,517 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 139,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 133,460 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 133,460 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 30 Sep 2008 127,730 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 120,613 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 111,927 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 GYX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GYX, 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 GYX registered?

W523 GYX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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