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W796 LFE

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,673 mi
Last recorded103,673 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 LFE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 103,673 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 98,373 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 98,373 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,955 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 87,498 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,947 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 78,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,330 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,802 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,242 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,027 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,349 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 73,349 miles

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,863 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,548 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal brakes pipes corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2011 70,525 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal brakes pipes corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,068 miles

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

slight corrosion to flexible brake hose ferrules

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,249 miles

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

park brake has only just met the efficiency

Fail 5 Oct 2009 66,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 60,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,075 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,682 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 37,945 miles

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)

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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W796 LFE is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W796 LFE, 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 W796 LFE registered?

W796 LFE is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W796 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W796 LFE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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