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W717 ODV

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

134,273 mi
Last recorded134,273 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 ODV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 134,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks worst LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST (8.4.1 (a) (i))

imbalance on front brakes when applied together

Fail 14 Jul 2020 134,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks worst LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST (8.4.1 (a) (i))

imbalance on front brakes when applied together

Pass 9 Jul 2019 133,099 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks one onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 133,067 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks one onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 131,690 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass hanging off ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 131,690 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass hanging off ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 130,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

various undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 130,267 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

various undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 128,842 miles

o/s/r bulb warning light on but all working. slight different intensity between o/s and n/s

various oil leaks

Fail 24 May 2016 128,828 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r bulb warning light on but all working. slight different intensity between o/s and n/s

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2015 127,346 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 127,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 125,806 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre flat

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 125,799 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre flat

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 124,088 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 124,061 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 122,102 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 122,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 119,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak at fnt of engine advs further investigation

power steering level low

Fail 6 May 2011 119,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak at fnt of engine advs further investigation

power steering level low

Pass 23 Apr 2010 117,149 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 103,979 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 95,852 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 89,689 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 89,689 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 79,300 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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W717 ODV is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 W717 ODV, 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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W717 ODV is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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