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W774 SYB

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,456 mi
Last recorded128,456 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW774 SYB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 128,456 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 128,309 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 128,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 120,803 miles

eml light on

front and osr tyre worn inner edges

ns headlight has a faint pattern

nsr tyre tread low and nail in tread

rear section of ns front to rear brake pipe rusty

underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 111,479 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 111,479 miles

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

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

ns front to rera brake pipe rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,630 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 100,630 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,025 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 90,000 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,872 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit and has 2 nails in tread.225/55/16

Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,772 miles

slight play nsr anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,658 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,323 miles

Condensation inside n/s headlight - not effecting beam image.

Pass 16 Feb 2008 46,415 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,440 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 41,430 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 33,068 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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W774 SYB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W774 SYB, 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 W774 SYB registered?

W774 SYB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W774 SYB safe to buy?

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