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W599 AGJ

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,195 mi
Last recorded96,195 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 AGJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 96,195 miles

Nearside and Offside rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated resulting in slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2018 96,194 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside and Offside rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated resulting in slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,493 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 92,493 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 86,576 miles

Front condition of front brakes is poor,surface very worn and discs heavily worn away

Rear condition of rear brakes is poor,surface very worn and discs heavily worn away

Fail 27 Sep 2016 86,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrale (3.7.B.5b)

Front condition of front brakes is poor,surface very worn and discs heavily worn away

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image due to damaged outer plastic glass (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear condition of rear brakes is poor,surface very worn and discs heavily worn away

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,307 miles

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

oil leak on engine

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 15 Sep 2015 79,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,351 miles

Monitor tyre wear

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight wear noted in off side front steering and suspension

Fail 5 Aug 2014 72,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Monitor tyre wear

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight wear noted in off side front steering and suspension

Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,386 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre outer sidewall slighty cracked

slight condensation in both headlamps

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,644 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,902 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 53,902 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,850 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,647 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 41,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,186 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 36,542 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 36,514 miles

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

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

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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W599 AGJ is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W599 AGJ, 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 W599 AGJ registered?

W599 AGJ is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W599 AGJ safe to buy?

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