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W623 SEF

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,845 mi
Last recorded121,845 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW623 SEF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 121,845 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged casing and glass ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 121,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside non-obligatory mirror and mirror casing missing

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror casing missing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,620 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 110,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 108,234 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 108,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,385 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 100,385 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2013 97,635 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 97,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 95,094 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 95,094 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,745 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 90,745 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 86,433 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 86,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,018 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,193 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 74,235 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 52,805 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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W623 SEF is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W623 SEF, 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 W623 SEF registered?

W623 SEF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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