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W562 KMR

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,562 mi
Last recorded104,562 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW562 KMR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 104,562 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 104,562 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 96,242 miles

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 8 Jan 2009 88,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,490 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 66,174 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jun 2006 56,230 miles

centre rear seatbelt not tested(below seat)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 56,230 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

centre seat belt removed from usage

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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W562 KMR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W562 KMR, 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 W562 KMR registered?

W562 KMR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W562 KMR safe to buy?

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