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W96 EEB

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,978 mi
Last recorded75,978 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 EEB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 75,978 miles

Front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,592 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,132 miles

Offside rear inner sill area corroded but not holed.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering bottle (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,083 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 74,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 72,830 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,830 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,140 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,507 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,675 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 69,842 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 63,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W96 EEB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W96 EEB, 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

How do I check the history of W96 EEB?

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What year was W96 EEB registered?

W96 EEB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W96 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W96 EEB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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