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W826 YDN

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,278 mi
Last recorded129,278 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 YDN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 129,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 123,363 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Slight corrosion on rear steel brake pipes.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 123,359 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Slight corrosion on rear steel brake pipes.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 120,491 miles

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

two front to rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive. Unable to fully inspect due to obstructed view

Pass 6 Jan 2014 117,735 miles

two front to rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 31 Aug 2012 113,905 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Engine management warning light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 113,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Engine management warning light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 109,419 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 109,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 104,013 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,370 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 98,359 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyre inner walls cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2008 91,950 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 91,950 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 77,733 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2007 77,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 77,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2006 66,221 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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W826 YDN is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W826 YDN, 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 W826 YDN registered?

W826 YDN is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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