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W554 OBO

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,919 mi
Last recorded148,919 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW554 OBO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2012 148,919 miles

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

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

offside front brake pipe corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 142,306 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 137,990 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 134,215 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 129,566 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 125,685 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 119,278 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2005 108,693 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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W554 OBO is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W554 OBO, 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 W554 OBO registered?

W554 OBO is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W554 OBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W554 OBO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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