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W61 RMJ

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,510 mi
Last recorded184,510 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 RMJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 184,510 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat belt mounting area repaired and undersealed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil on minimum level mark

Pass 21 Jun 2017 179,981 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 177,226 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 170,534 miles

2x child seats fitted can not check seat belts

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 170,526 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

2x child seats fitted can not check seat belts

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 166,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 166,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 162,017 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 162,917 miles

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

oil leaking on to exhaust system

Pass 7 Dec 2012 157,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear brake discs pitted

slight play steering rack

Fail 4 Dec 2012 157,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both rear brake discs pitted

rear wiper split

slight play steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2011 149,704 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 142,427 miles

covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2009 134,614 miles

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

Oil leak

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

covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2008 127,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 121,497 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 112,473 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 104,639 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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W61 RMJ is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W61 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 W61 RMJ registered?

W61 RMJ is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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