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W676 HSO

2000 BMW 523

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,011 mi
Last recorded121,011 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW676 HSO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 115,010 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 110,134 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 110,017 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 98,329 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 95,231 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 82,341 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 79,511 miles

brake pipes at rear getting rusty

front brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 6 Jul 2010 79,511 miles

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

brake pipes at rear getting rusty

front brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 31 Jul 2009 74,853 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 74,837 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2008 65,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,169 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 58,768 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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W676 HSO is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W676 HSO, 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 W676 HSO registered?

W676 HSO is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W676 HSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W676 HSO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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