MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r top suspension arm bush slight play
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W608 WAM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 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 W608 WAM, 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
How do I check the history of W608 WAM?
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What year was W608 WAM registered?
W608 WAM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 21 March 2000.
Is W608 WAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for W608 WAM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W608 WAM have outstanding finance?
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