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W97 GJC

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,050 mi
Last recorded52,050 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 GJC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,050 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 52,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,190 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 50,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise transmision leaking fluid at front

Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,043 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both front wiper blades perished

both rear tyre side walls perished and cracked

offside front brake back plate slightly loose

Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both front wiper blades perished

both rear tyre side walls perished and cracked

offside front brake back plate slightly loose

Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,933 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front plastic wheel arch covers are poorly fitted

incorrect wheel in spare wheel well

offside chassie leg shows signs of being repaired

power steering pipes are poorley mounted

radiator header tank cover is damaged

this vehicle has had a major accident repair , and has been standing for a long period of time requires a full geometry check before going back on the road

Fail 11 Sep 2007 37,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wheel arch covers and under trays are badly fitted

incorrect wheel in spare wheel well

offside front chassie leg has been repaired

power steering pipes badly mounted

this vehicle has been standing for a long period of time and will require regular checks when is first used again

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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

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W97 GJC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W97 GJC, 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 W97 GJC registered?

W97 GJC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W97 GJC safe to buy?

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