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W695 SKJ

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,511 mi
Last recorded157,511 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW695 SKJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2019 157,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge marked in chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded marked in chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded marked in chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm through centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Stone chip in centre of windscreen

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 151,574 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 151,442 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 144,942 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 144,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower inner track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped also rubbing on sill panel (3.6.B.1)

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

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

one bulb not working on nearside rear

Pass 27 Oct 2016 139,118 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 133,710 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 133,683 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 130,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 121,430 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 121,381 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 113,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 104,831 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,675 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 97,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 87,903 miles

both head lights misted up

nearside front fog light broken

Fail 6 Nov 2009 87,903 miles

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

both head lights misted up

nearside front fog light broken

Fail 5 Nov 2008 79,107 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 79,107 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,926 miles

o/s/f disc shield insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2007 69,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f disc shield insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,212 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)

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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W695 SKJ is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W695 SKJ, 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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W695 SKJ is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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