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W607 WNM

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,656 mi
Last recorded91,656 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW607 WNM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,656 miles

Tailgate warning light on

Fail 7 Nov 2014 91,653 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine management & EML warning lights on

Tailgate warning light on

Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,977 miles

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

hand brake only just sufficient

Fail 9 Aug 2013 86,975 miles

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

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

hand brake only just sufficient

Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,200 miles

front screen has crack along the lower edge not vin line of vision

Pass 13 Jan 2010 81,638 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 79,159 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,337 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 70,366 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 66,360 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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W607 WNM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W607 WNM, 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 W607 WNM registered?

W607 WNM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W607 WNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W607 WNM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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