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W758 KBN

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,429 mi
Last recorded122,429 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW758 KBN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 May 2017 122,429 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 119,189 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 114,793 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 111,274 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 107,640 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 101,902 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 17 May 2011 95,376 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 92,166 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 89,936 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 86,335 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 79,780 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 70,359 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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W758 KBN 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 100%.

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 W758 KBN, 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 W758 KBN registered?

W758 KBN is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W758 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W758 KBN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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