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W822 OLK

2000 BMW 523

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,873 mi
Last recorded172,873 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW822 OLK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 172,873 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 172,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 171,397 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 164,548 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 164,548 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 156,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 156,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 149,896 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 143,006 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 141,387 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 137,583 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 130,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 127,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 124,346 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 121,007 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 11,795 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 113,527 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 OLK is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OLK, 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

How do I check the history of W822 OLK?

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What year was W822 OLK registered?

W822 OLK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W822 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W822 OLK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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