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W757 AVE

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,332 mi
Last recorded220,332 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW757 AVE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 220,332 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 206,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2012 206,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 192,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 192,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 180,466 miles

both rear brake discs slight worn

Fail 20 Aug 2010 180,311 miles

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

both rear brake discs slight worn

nearside front brake pad wire broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Aug 2009 165,935 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 156,537 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 141,872 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 129,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 113,536 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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W757 AVE is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W757 AVE, 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 W757 AVE registered?

W757 AVE is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W757 AVE safe to buy?

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