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W96 FGC

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,036 mi
Last recorded165,036 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 FGC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 165,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 144,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 137,337 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 121,985 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 121,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 107,690 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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W96 FGC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W96 FGC, 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 FGC?

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What year was W96 FGC registered?

W96 FGC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W96 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W96 FGC shows 6 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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