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W636 MJB

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,793 mi
Last recorded175,793 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW636 MJB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2022 175,793 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 175,793 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged both front 2 rear pipes osf pited rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting a post osf sill holed rear jacking points week braking up on eges sill covers fited (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front disks liped rec new2 fit

Pass 10 Sep 2021 175,112 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 172,425 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 170,202 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 168,733 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 167,697 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 163,947 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 158,826 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 158,826 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 154,938 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 151,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf droplink noisy

Pass 7 Jun 2011 146,812 miles

covers all underneath

Fail 6 Jun 2011 146,803 miles

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

covers all underneath

Pass 3 Dec 2009 142,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 137,095 miles

wet day/covered sills/engine covers

Pass 14 Jun 2006 111,983 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 111,489 miles

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

rear tyres low on inner edges,nail in osr tyre

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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W636 MJB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W636 MJB, 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

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What year was W636 MJB registered?

W636 MJB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W636 MJB safe to buy?

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