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W822 NNU

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,550 mi
Last recorded15,550 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW822 NNU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 15,550 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 150,374 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 145,771 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 140,457 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 132,983 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 124,557 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 112,112 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,938 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 100,937 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 90,436 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 May 2009 82,158 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 73,963 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 73,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 61,644 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 50,629 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 47,623 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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W822 NNU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W822 NNU, 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 W822 NNU registered?

W822 NNU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W822 NNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W822 NNU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W822 NNU have outstanding finance?

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