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W687 LDN

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,795 mi
Last recorded223,795 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW687 LDN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 223,795 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 223,795 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 209,562 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 195,016 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 181,459 miles

Several small chips to windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2013 181,448 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion to rear offside outer sill and wheel arch

Nearside rear tyre smooth edge of raised tread

Several small chips to windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2012 175,643 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 175,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 165,466 miles

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

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

discs all round worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 159,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 153,303 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 144,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 144,721 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 139,537 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 134,306 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005

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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W687 LDN is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W687 LDN, 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 W687 LDN registered?

W687 LDN is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W687 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W687 LDN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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