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W81 LFA

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,057 mi
Last recorded136,057 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW81 LFA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 136,057 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 136,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 130,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s head light patten poor

Pass 29 Jul 2010 130,903 miles

n/s head light patten poor

Pass 30 Jul 2009 129,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 129,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 125,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 125,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 112,086 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 112,086 miles

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

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

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

nearside park brake had very low effort suggest investigation as to why.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 103,864 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 103,864 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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W81 LFA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W81 LFA, 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 W81 LFA registered?

W81 LFA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W81 LFA safe to buy?

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