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W828 LDY

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,226 mi
Last recorded122,226 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW828 LDY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 122,226 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 116,681 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

slight free play in o/s front anti roll bar link

Fail 21 Dec 2011 116,681 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

slight free play in o/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Dec 2010 112,111 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 106,404 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 95,189 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 95,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 83,594 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Dec 2007 83,177 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front head lights have water inside them

Pass 12 Dec 2006 71,029 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 58,807 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 58,531 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W828 LDY 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 66.7%.

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 W828 LDY, 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 W828 LDY registered?

W828 LDY is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W828 LDY safe to buy?

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