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W57 RMJ

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,018 mi
Last recorded118,018 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW57 RMJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 118,018 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 118,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 107,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner egde. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cut inner sidewall but not exposing cords.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brakes slighty binding. think handbrake could do with being de-adjusted slighy.

slight oil leak rocker cover area.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 95,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 83,609 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,538 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,872 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,583 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 49,541 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 46,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 42,819 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 40,747 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 37,911 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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W57 RMJ is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W57 RMJ, 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 W57 RMJ registered?

W57 RMJ is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W57 RMJ safe to buy?

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