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W941 SGU

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,030 mi
Last recorded81,030 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW941 SGU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,030 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 81,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,368 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 77,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 75,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,039 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 69,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,688 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES ARE GOING OFF COLOUR

NS HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE IS DOWN ON OS

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

Fail 24 Aug 2009 69,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

AJUSTERS MAY WELL BE BROKEN OFF IN THE HEADLIGHT

BOTH NUMBER PLATES ARE GOING OFF COLOUR

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD

NAIL IN OSR TYRE TREAD

NS HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE IS DOWN ON OS

OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MIN

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,357 miles

NAIL IN NER TYRE TREAD

NS HEADLAMP DAMP INSIDE THE LENS

SCREEN DAMAGE RIGHT ON TEST LIMIT

Pass 29 Jan 2007 62,149 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 62,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W941 SGU is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W941 SGU, 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 W941 SGU registered?

W941 SGU is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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