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W678 KHU

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,450 mi
Last recorded186,450 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW678 KHU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 186,450 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 186,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 172,766 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 172,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 159,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 26 Nov 2014 157,948 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 147,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 28 Nov 2012 141,133 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 140,733 miles

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

nsr brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Nov 2011 137,321 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded / Pitted

Fail 21 Nov 2011 137,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded / Pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 133,536 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 133,536 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 127,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 127,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 122,556 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 114,678 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 114,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 108,268 miles

advise both rear tyre on limit 225/55/16w

Fail 5 Jan 2007 108,268 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both rear tyre on limit 225/55/16w

Pass 14 Jan 2006 101,504 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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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W678 KHU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W678 KHU, 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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What year was W678 KHU registered?

W678 KHU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W678 KHU safe to buy?

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