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W662 TYD

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,991 mi
Last recorded151,991 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW662 TYD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 151,991 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS NOT CLEARLY SEEN ? OUTERS

Fail 14 Jul 2011 151,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE PADS NOT CLEARLY SEEN ? OUTERS

Pass 19 Jul 2010 143,718 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S HEADLAMP COVER DETERIOTED / LEAKS

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2009 131,503 miles

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 131,502 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Centre Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 115,197 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 115,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 102,754 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 102,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 97,429 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp pattern slightly blurred [condensation]

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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W662 TYD is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W662 TYD, 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 W662 TYD registered?

W662 TYD is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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