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W802 EBW

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,742 mi
Last recorded107,742 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW802 EBW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 107,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 107,443 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 107,206 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,864 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 106,169 miles

abs light on but not 100% that it indicates a fault pass and advise

airbag light on

Fail 23 Apr 2012 106,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

abs light on but not 100% that it indicates a fault pass and advise

airbag light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 100,913 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 92,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 82,670 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 82,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,192 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 69,191 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 69,191 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 66,843 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 66,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive 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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W802 EBW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W802 EBW, 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 W802 EBW registered?

W802 EBW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W802 EBW safe to buy?

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