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W714 MWB

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,621 mi
Last recorded144,621 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW714 MWB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2023 144,621 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 141,951 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2022 141,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2021 138,214 miles

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

Rear Inner sills corroding

headlamps deteriorated/water ingress

Fail 1 Feb 2021 138,214 miles

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

Rear Inner sills corroding

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

headlamps deteriorated/water ingress

Pass 13 Feb 2020 136,898 miles

Rear Inner sills corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2019 133,382 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner sills corroding

Rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2018 128,258 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 124,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 118,601 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,731 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 113,432 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 109,544 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 109,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 13 Mar 2012 105,775 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 105,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2011 102,478 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 102,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 97,976 miles

n/s headlamp beam pattern deteriating

slight play to both front wheels

wipers smear slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,532 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,920 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 74,043 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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W714 MWB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W714 MWB, 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 W714 MWB registered?

W714 MWB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W714 MWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W714 MWB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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