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W702 ODW

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,150 mi
Last recorded172,150 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW702 ODW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 172,150 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 169,540 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 167,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 167,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 164,126 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear registration plate faded but unlikely to be misread

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Fog light not operating

Offside Rear Tyre aged and cracked

Offside Rear Tyre aged and cracked

Offside Rear Vehicle jacking point corroded but not seriously weakened

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 161,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO AGED & CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread ALSO FADED (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 161,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO AGED & CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread ALSO FADED (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 159,504 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 157,810 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 155,739 miles

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

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 24 Oct 2013 152,799 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)

offside rear tyre cracking on outside wall

Pass 22 Oct 2012 150,462 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting too crack on outer wall

Pass 27 Oct 2011 147,988 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 147,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 143,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 139,275 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 133,760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 133,760 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 128,148 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 120,603 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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W702 ODW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W702 ODW, 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 W702 ODW registered?

W702 ODW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W702 ODW safe to buy?

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