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W707 XNW

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,824 mi
Last recorded126,824 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW707 XNW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 126,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 125,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2011 124,325 miles

corrosion on various brake pipes. brake pipes have been cleaned up & sprayed with oil or tar. unable to clearly inspect pipes.

nearside washerweak

noise from offside front anti roll bar link

rear pads worn low

suspect brake pipes should be replaced & not cleaned

Pass 15 May 2010 123,364 miles

Screen chipped in zone B

Various brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2009 123,360 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from offside of rack

Pass 11 Dec 2008 123,320 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 123,316 miles

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

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

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag light on

slight play in rack and rack boots in poor condition slight leak of power steering fluid

unable to check brake pipes for corrosion due to all pipes being painted

Pass 16 Nov 2007 121,984 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 121,984 miles

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

chips in windscreen

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2005 119,667 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 119,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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W707 XNW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W707 XNW, 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

How do I check the history of W707 XNW?

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What year was W707 XNW registered?

W707 XNW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W707 XNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W707 XNW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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