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W524 NLK

2000 BMW 523

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,713 mi
Last recorded180,713 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 NLK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 180,713 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 180,437 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 1 Jul 2016 180,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 23 Jul 2015 180,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 179,145 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 177,119 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 177,117 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 169,673 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 163,315 miles

MISS FIRE ON LOW REVS

Pass 21 May 2010 160,344 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 160,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 155,664 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 145,983 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 134,969 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 134,969 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 127,318 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 127,318 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 118,622 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 118,620 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W524 NLK is a 2000 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 W524 NLK, 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 W524 NLK registered?

W524 NLK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W524 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W524 NLK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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