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W957 HDX

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,915 mi
Last recorded185,915 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW957 HDX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 185,915 miles

Offside Front has play in steering rack

Fail 15 Feb 2016 185,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front has play in steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2015 180,117 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 175,934 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 171,186 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 171,186 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 166,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2010 159,883 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 146,765 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 146,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 138,690 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 130,583 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 113,785 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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W957 HDX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W957 HDX, 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 W957 HDX registered?

W957 HDX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W957 HDX safe to buy?

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