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W78 ULD

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,064 mi
Last recorded94,064 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 ULD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails, tyre does not appear underinflated ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 94,063 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails, tyre does not appear underinflated ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 89,404 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 84,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 84,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced water covering lens (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 83,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress into headlamp (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,059 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 74,921 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 74,921 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,022 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,596 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 63,596 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 59,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

adv-front antiroll bar links rubbers perrished.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

adv-front antiroll bar links rubbers perrished.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,819 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 53,819 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,004 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,559 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,077 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,117 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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W78 ULD is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver 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 W78 ULD, 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 W78 ULD registered?

W78 ULD is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W78 ULD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W78 ULD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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