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W891 YDN

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,639 mi
Last recorded157,639 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW891 YDN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 157,639 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 157,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 153,979 miles

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

Oil leak

diff oil leek

exhaust box heat sheild loose

Fail 10 Jun 2014 153,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

diff oil leek

exhaust box heat sheild loose

Fail 17 Jun 2013 148,432 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

diff oil leek

Pass 17 Jun 2013 148,432 miles

Oil leak

diff oil leek

Pass 18 Jun 2012 144,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread and wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jun 2012 144,926 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread and wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2011 140,569 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 140,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 133,577 miles

both rear tyres starting too wear on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2009 127,419 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 127,419 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 118,734 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 118,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 112,795 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 112,795 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 104,889 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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W891 YDN is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 W891 YDN, 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 W891 YDN registered?

W891 YDN is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W891 YDN safe to buy?

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