MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,621 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine oil leak
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner sills corroding
headlamps deteriorated/water ingress
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
Rear Inner sills corroding
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner sills corroding
Rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s headlamp beam pattern deteriating
slight play to both front wheels
wipers smear slightly
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)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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?
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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.
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W714 MWB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 26 May 2000.
Is W714 MWB safe to buy?
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