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W657 PSC

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,043 mi
Last recorded109,043 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 PSC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 109,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,960 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 97,449 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 97,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 93,296 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,901 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,236 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 82,502 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,523 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 73,523 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 56,476 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight damage and cut on N/S/F tyre outer sidewall but not exposing structural chords

Pass 7 Apr 2006 53,167 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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W657 PSC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W657 PSC, 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 W657 PSC registered?

W657 PSC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W657 PSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W657 PSC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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