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W976 PHO

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,759 mi
Last recorded122,759 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 PHO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 122,759 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 120,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 118,959 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 115,913 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 112,995 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 109,597 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 106,406 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,366 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 100,653 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 97,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 93,438 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 93,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,953 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,987 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,621 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 73,364 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 73,314 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2006 70,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W976 PHO is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W976 PHO, 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 W976 PHO registered?

W976 PHO is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W976 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W976 PHO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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