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W846 MDV

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,128 mi
Last recorded176,128 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW846 MDV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 176,128 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 172,119 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 167,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 165,110 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION (PITTED)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 165,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION (PITTED)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 155,903 miles

slight corossion to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Mar 2009 143,953 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2009 143,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 137,635 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 137,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 119,925 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges.

damage to front screen.

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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W846 MDV is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W846 MDV, 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 W846 MDV registered?

W846 MDV is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W846 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W846 MDV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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