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W568 SPD

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,610 mi
Last recorded119,610 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW568 SPD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2021 119,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 117,870 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 117,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018
Pass 30 May 2017 112,253 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 108,527 miles

All four tyres rubber starting to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2015 106,213 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 103,873 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 103,872 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,324 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 101,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 99,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,277 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 96,089 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 91,992 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 89,264 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 89,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 84,746 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 82,053 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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W568 SPD is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W568 SPD, 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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W568 SPD is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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