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W83 WGU

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,611 mi
Last recorded137,611 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 WGU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 137,611 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os to brake flexi s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

wheels corroding on the inside alround

Pass 1 Sep 2015 135,355 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 132,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 132,647 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 130,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 126,883 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 124,043 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 15 Sep 2010 118,010 miles

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

condensation in both the headlights

Fail 15 Sep 2010 118,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

condensation in both the headlights

Pass 21 Sep 2009 110,333 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 110,333 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 101,609 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 88,989 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 75,895 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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W83 WGU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W83 WGU, 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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W83 WGU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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