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W818 YUA

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,266 mi
Last recorded144,266 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW818 YUA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 144,266 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

beam images due to lenses

headlamp washers inop pre2009

park brake effort

under trays fitted to sills no visual inspection possible

Fail 18 Aug 2020 144,266 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts exhaust wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

beam images due to lenses

headlamp washers inop pre2009

park brake effort

under trays fitted to sills no visual inspection possible

Pass 8 Aug 2019 142,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2019 142,382 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2018 135,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear park brake effort

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

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

both sides rear sills corrosion on sill seam joints and sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection with corrosion assessment tool

Pass 13 Jun 2017 129,972 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded And Offside Main. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside front. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine /gearbox Area. ()

Rear parking brake has only just met the requirement's may need adjustments.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 123,609 miles

Front brake disc's worn/corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 123,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc's worn/corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint and offside front upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 117,870 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front and offside rear tyres deteriorated and cracking

nearside front disc corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 117,870 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front and offside rear tyres deteriorated and cracking

nearside front disc corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,084 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres deteriorated and cracking

offside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2014 112,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres deteriorated and cracking

offside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2013 104,955 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 104,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,328 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 97,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,464 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 90,464 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,360 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,602 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 68,723 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,667 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 54,009 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 54,009 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W818 YUA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W818 YUA, 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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W818 YUA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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