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W796 VHB

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,485 mi
Last recorded146,485 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 146,485 miles

rear heatshield squashed against tank

Fail 28 Feb 2008 146,484 miles

Nearside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

rear heatshield squashed against tank

Pass 16 Feb 2007 137,522 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in rear lower rose bushes

Fail 16 Feb 2007 137,521 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2006 127,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VHB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W796 VHB, 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 W796 VHB registered?

W796 VHB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W796 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W796 VHB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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