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W861 HAP

2000 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,972 mi
Last recorded142,972 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW861 HAP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 142,972 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 142,968 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 132,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 132,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 126,324 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 126,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 108,914 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trail arm (2.4.F.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on limit and have age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 108,914 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trail arm (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on limit and have age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 103,961 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 103,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 103,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,804 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 96,804 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 94,290 miles

ADVISE ALL TYRES SHOWING WALL CORROSION

Fail 20 Sep 2012 94,278 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2011 93,533 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 91,201 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 90,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,289 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 82,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 74,027 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,245 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 64,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 52,381 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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W861 HAP is a 2000 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W861 HAP, 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 W861 HAP registered?

W861 HAP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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