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W968 PAG

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,363 mi
Last recorded142,363 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 PAG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 142,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front head lamp damp and misting in side

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2019 132,042 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 132,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 119,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 114,578 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 114,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Motor not working (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 106,566 miles

oil leak from the engine

Pass 18 Aug 2014 102,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2013 97,415 miles

o/s/f door check broken

parking brake effort low,just passing

Pass 9 Aug 2012 91,331 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

o/s/r brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,767 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,730 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low on the outer section

Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,316 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,737 miles

parking brake effort becoming low

screw in the o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 29 Feb 2008 68,737 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

parking brake effort becoming low

screw in the o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 3 Mar 2007 63,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

The handbrake requires alot of effort to gain good readings.(we suggest that this is investigated)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 58,367 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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W968 PAG is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W968 PAG, 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 W968 PAG registered?

W968 PAG is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W968 PAG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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