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W944 HAP

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,121 mi
Last recorded115,121 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW944 HAP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 115,121 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low-rear brake discs and pads wearing low-fuel tank damp-o/s/f/ lower ball joint slight play-n/s/f link slight play-x2 rear tyres on limit

service and parking brakes passed on limits-

Pass 13 Sep 2019 114,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,050 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 111,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,854 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 106,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 105,704 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 12 Sep 2015 103,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 101,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 98,765 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 94,653 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 94,653 miles

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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,083 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 87,088 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 86,254 miles

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

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

both rear tyre are wearing on inner edge

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2009 86,254 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

both rear tyre are wearing on inner edge

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2008 84,154 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 80,116 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

N/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO WERA ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 72,373 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 65,081 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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W944 HAP is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue 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 W944 HAP, 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 W944 HAP registered?

W944 HAP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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