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W965 GDE

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,765 mi
Last recorded98,765 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW965 GDE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,765 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 98,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,891 miles

EML on

Fail 9 Oct 2020 95,891 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55 R 16 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & rear gearbox prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 83,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & rear gearbox prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,331 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 72,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,882 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 59,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,680 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 59,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,673 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 59,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 59,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,281 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 59,281 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,702 miles

Near side front headlight beam image distorting

Fail 19 Mar 2010 58,702 miles

Near side front headlight beam image distorting

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 58,164 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,164 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 55,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,724 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 50,753 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,231 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 46,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W965 GDE is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W965 GDE, 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 W965 GDE registered?

W965 GDE is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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