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W708 GAG

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,662 mi
Last recorded98,662 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW708 GAG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,447 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,813 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 66,081 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,614 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,652 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,261 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 46,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,188 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,028 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 39,028 miles

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

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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W708 GAG is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W708 GAG, 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 W708 GAG registered?

W708 GAG is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is W708 GAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W708 GAG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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