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W824 KGR

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

112,876 mi
Last recorded112,876 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW824 KGR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2024 112,876 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Jul 2023 109,575 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 109,572 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 109,136 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded feed and return lightly corroded at rear of vehicle ()

Offside Rear handbrake not as effective

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

bonnet showing signs of damage// catching wiper linkage

Pass 20 Jul 2021 106,741 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jul 2021 106,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jul 2020 105,872 miles

ENGINE COVERS // UNDDER TRAYS FITTE DOBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jul 2020 105,872 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect WATER IN HEADLAMP (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVERS // UNDDER TRAYS FITTE DOBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working CENTRE STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,969 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FEED AND RETURN PIPES HAVE LIGHT CORROSION AT REAR OF VEHICLE ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSR // NSR OUTER CASING CRACKING SLIGHTLY (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 104,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour OSR // NSR (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating OSR // NSR (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FEED AND RETURN PIPES HAVE LIGHT CORROSION AT REAR OF VEHICLE ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR // NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSR // NSR OUTER CASING CRACKING SLIGHTLY (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 103,702 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 103,702 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL BADLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,898 miles

OSF tyre wearing on outer edge NSF tyre outer wall showing sign of cracking

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 101,013 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear lower arm (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 101,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear lower arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,340 miles

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

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

o/s/r outer c.v boot leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2014 95,328 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

NSR tyre outer wall marked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 91,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

NSR tyre outer wall marked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,415 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 81,415 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 75,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,128 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,795 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,176 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 35,939 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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W824 KGR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W824 KGR, 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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W824 KGR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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