MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,363 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front head lamp damp and misting in side
slight oil leak
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Motor not working (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from the engine
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s/f door check broken
parking brake effort low,just passing
n/s/r tyre tread wearing low
o/s/r brake pads wearing low
n/s/f tyre tread worn very low on the outer section
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
parking brake effort becoming low
screw in the o/s/r tyre tread
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
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was W968 PAG registered?
W968 PAG is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 16 March 2000.
Is W968 PAG safe to buy?
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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