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W767 WEU

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,112 mi
Last recorded121,112 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW767 WEU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2022 121,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low due to headlight broken up inside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working due to wires broken in boot loom (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 May 2020 120,511 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2020 120,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 120,086 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 120,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 117,590 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 117,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 111,206 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 111,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,280 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 104,280 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 99,184 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 92,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 86,992 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,502 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2009 66,769 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,290 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 55,214 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 50,513 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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W767 WEU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W767 WEU, 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 W767 WEU registered?

W767 WEU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W767 WEU safe to buy?

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