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W816 YHJ

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,954 mi
Last recorded99,954 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW816 YHJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 99,954 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,061 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,660 miles

Bad oil leak/s

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Bad oil leak/s

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

Pass 1 May 2013 68,296 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2013 68,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2012 62,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 55,890 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,012 miles

front suspension control arm bushes starting to split

slight leaks from power steering components

Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,252 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 38,476 miles

Both front brake discs appear quite thin

Both front wipers fairly poor

Front number plate stoneholed

Fail 2 May 2008 38,476 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front brake discs appear quite thin

Both front wipers fairly poor

Front number plate stoneholed

Pass 18 May 2007 33,040 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,744 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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W816 YHJ is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W816 YHJ, 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 W816 YHJ registered?

W816 YHJ is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W816 YHJ safe to buy?

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