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W571 MJB

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,356 mi
Last recorded112,356 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW571 MJB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 112,356 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 106,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear sections, advise further inspection due to fitted covers obscuring view, may need replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 106,895 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both o/s/f & n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear sections, advise further inspection due to fitted covers obscuring view, may need replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,188 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,995 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,638 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,068 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,998 miles

handbrake performance just passed

Fail 27 Aug 2009 65,998 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,444 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,673 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,821 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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W571 MJB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W571 MJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W571 MJB registered?

W571 MJB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is W571 MJB safe to buy?

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