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W804 NLC

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,688 mi
Last recorded122,688 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW804 NLC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 122,688 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 113,356 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 108,738 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 108,383 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,858 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 104,858 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 101,495 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 96,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 92,620 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 92,620 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 91,458 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,499 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 86,499 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 80,990 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 75,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 75,852 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,706 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 65,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,707 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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W804 NLC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue 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 W804 NLC, 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 W804 NLC registered?

W804 NLC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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