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W783 SGJ

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,935 mi
Last recorded80,935 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW783 SGJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,935 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 80,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 80,919 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front fog tell tale not working, main beam tell tale not working, light tell tales are slow to react/not working suspect lighting control module, offside chassis rail damaged, airbag light on

Fail 6 Oct 2011 80,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front fog tell tale is not working, main beam indicator is not working, airbag light is on, off side rear sidelight not working (twinned), off side front chassis rail excessively damaged, off side front undertray is insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2008 80,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers floor pan undershield plastic damaged

drivers side rear tyre worn right to 1.6mm in depth

offside parking brake reading lower than nearside, suggest inspection of shoes

secondary restraint system lamp illuminated indicating fault

side windows tinted

Pass 1 Nov 2007 77,364 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 68,722 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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W783 SGJ is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W783 SGJ, 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 W783 SGJ registered?

W783 SGJ is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W783 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W783 SGJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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