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W807 YFR

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,551 mi
Last recorded104,551 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW807 YFR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 104,551 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 102,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

lift/jacking points corroding, both sides

Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,045 miles

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

rear outer jacking points corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2019 100,917 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 98,459 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,330 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 92,045 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 88,882 miles

front and rear brake pads not in view to assess wear

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,834 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2014 85,834 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2013 83,051 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 83,048 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 78,923 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 76,027 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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 69,907 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 69,907 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,668 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 59,371 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,371 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,653 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 48,707 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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W807 YFR 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 76.2%.

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 W807 YFR, 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 W807 YFR registered?

W807 YFR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W807 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W807 YFR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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