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W648 ANW

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,036 mi
Last recorded146,036 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW648 ANW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 146,036 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 137,847 miles

central fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2019 137,643 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

central fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 128,687 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 128,500 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush suspension arm worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 119,309 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 119,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 108,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,940 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,328 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 77,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,849 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,754 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 53,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 53,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 47,383 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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W648 ANW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W648 ANW, 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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W648 ANW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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