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W706 AOJ

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,315 mi
Last recorded147,315 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW706 AOJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 147,315 miles

Oil Leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 147,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 136,617 miles

Oil leak

both headlamp patterns weak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 136,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 125,051 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Oil leak

weak headlight pattern

Fail 20 Nov 2013 125,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension excessively corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Oil leak

engine management fault

nearside front brake pad warning wire insecure

weak headlight pattern

Pass 22 Nov 2012 115,020 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 103,964 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 93,722 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 82,347 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 82,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 71,927 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 71,927 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,084 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 63,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,854 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 53,854 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 44,611 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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W706 AOJ is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W706 AOJ, 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 W706 AOJ registered?

W706 AOJ is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is W706 AOJ safe to buy?

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