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W933 MFB

2000 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,784 mi
Last recorded142,784 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW933 MFB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 142,784 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

engine light on

Fail 11 Oct 2016 142,783 miles

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

damp in front head lights

engine light on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 138,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished in the tred

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 134,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has cracking and a screw in the tread

Pass 5 Oct 2013 130,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 6 Oct 2012 127,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 123,929 miles

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

mil light on

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2010 119,852 miles

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

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 17 Oct 2009 117,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 114,417 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 104,232 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 92,314 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 92,314 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 80,231 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 80,231 miles

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

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

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

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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W933 MFB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W933 MFB, 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 W933 MFB registered?

W933 MFB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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