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W596 RKJ

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,157 mi
Last recorded150,157 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 RKJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 150,157 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 148,324 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 147,688 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 143,490 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 143,490 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 142,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 138,834 miles

bonnet safety latch partially seized

headlamp light output poor borderline pass

offside parking brake didnot lock out

Fail 11 Nov 2013 138,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safety latch partially seized

headlamp light output poor borderline pass

nearside front brake pad sensor not fitted in pad

offside parking brake didnot lock out

Pass 28 Nov 2012 128,698 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 118,238 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 113,538 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 107,788 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 107,788 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 103,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

Fail 2 Jan 2009 103,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

Pass 29 Dec 2007 99,640 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 99,640 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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W596 RKJ is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W596 RKJ, 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 W596 RKJ registered?

W596 RKJ is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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