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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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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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W622 PTR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 March 2000.
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