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W622 PTR

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

194,864 mi
Last recorded194,864 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW622 PTR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2013 194,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

beam pattern on nearside headlamp slightly out of focus and light output slightly low

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs slightly worn and nearside corroded

sill covers fitted

slight wear in lower bushes on rear suspension

slight wear in offside rear tie rod ball joint

Pass 17 Feb 2012 189,670 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

light output from nearside headlamp slightly low

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake performance slightly low nearside

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

wear in nearside rear top suspension arm ball joint close to limit and slight wear in offside top suspension arm ball joint

Fail 16 Feb 2012 189,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

light output from nearside headlamp slightly low

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake performance slightly low nearside

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

wear in nearside rear top suspension arm ball joint close to limit and slight wear in offside top suspension arm ball joint

Pass 16 Mar 2011 183,659 miles

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

dust cover split on offside front anti roll bar link ball joint

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

parking brake performance slightly low at 18%

rear brake discs slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2011 183,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

dust cover split on offside front anti roll bar link ball joint

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

parking brake performance slightly low at 18%

rear brake discs slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 175,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

light output from nearside headlamp slightly low

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge close to exposing inner cords and close to limit

offside rear wheel rim damaged close to limit??(covered by wheel trim?)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2009 167,799 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and on legal limit(replace)

rear heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 151,726 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2008 151,726 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2007 136,517 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 136,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 122,811 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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W622 PTR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W622 PTR, 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 W622 PTR registered?

W622 PTR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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