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W866 LBL

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,022 mi
Last recorded137,022 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW866 LBL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 137,022 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 128,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 117,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 109,558 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 109,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 102,466 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light staying on

sill/arch/underside covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2006 94,619 miles

both rear tyres down to 2mm tread depth

rear brake pads getting low

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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W866 LBL is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W866 LBL, 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 W866 LBL registered?

W866 LBL is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W866 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W866 LBL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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