MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Emissions CO Levels High On Natural & Fast Idles.
Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Odometer Display Faulty.
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust Emissions CO Levels High On Natural & Fast Idles.
Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Odometer Display Faulty.
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
display screen faulty
front discs ridged
rear no plate water damaged
stone chips windscreen
near side front tyre worn close to limits on outer edge
slight movement in near side rear lower arm rear outer knuckle joint
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W748 VRD is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W748 VRD, 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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What year was W748 VRD registered?
W748 VRD is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 18 July 2000.
Is W748 VRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for W748 VRD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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