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W913 PLH

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,764 mi
Last recorded141,764 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW913 PLH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 141,764 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Puncture

Pass 29 Oct 2015 131,023 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rack arms have slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2014 124,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 117,799 miles

all tyres worn

n/s beam image weak

washers only just reach windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2013 117,799 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres worn

n/s beam image weak

washers only just reach windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2012 109,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 109,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 102,671 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise rocer cover gasket leaking at front left corner

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,107 miles

play in offside rear anti rollbar drop link

Pass 12 Oct 2009 83,694 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 72,322 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 61,651 miles

play in nearside front anti roll drop link

Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,478 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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W913 PLH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 W913 PLH, 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 W913 PLH registered?

W913 PLH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W913 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W913 PLH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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