MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,032 miAbove average mileage for this year
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engine oil leaking / low
offside outer lower body sill section
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine oil leaking / low
offside outer lower body sill section
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine has a bad oil leak
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine has a bad oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front tyres wearing on edges
under trays fitted
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W912 WMJ is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 W912 WMJ, 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 W912 WMJ registered?
W912 WMJ is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 27 June 2000.
Is W912 WMJ safe to buy?
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