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W932 ANW

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,172 mi
Last recorded182,172 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW932 ANW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 182,172 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 178,280 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 175,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 165,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brakes pipes behind fuel tank badly corroded (recommend replacing) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2016 155,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear axle pipes corroded in places recommend replacing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 145,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 134,483 miles

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

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

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

nsf headlamp condensation

Pass 21 Oct 2013 123,182 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 123,180 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 114,373 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 108,266 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 108,266 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2011 105,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 103,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 100,840 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 94,725 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly inner edge

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 28 May 2008 94,725 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly inner edge

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 24 May 2007 87,341 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 87,334 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 77,611 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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W932 ANW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W932 ANW, 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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W932 ANW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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