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W982 MAE

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,432 mi
Last recorded180,432 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW982 MAE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 180,432 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside of drivers view, within the swept area, less than a 40mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion appearing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer bush boot deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer bush boot deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 180,432 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside of drivers view, within the swept area, less than a 40mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion appearing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer bush boot deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer bush boot deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 178,893 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 178,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 177,065 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 177,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 177,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 173,747 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 170,352 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 170,351 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 168,693 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 165,730 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 162,258 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 157,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 155,002 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 152,193 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 147,522 miles

both rear tyres getting low †

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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W982 MAE 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 77.8%.

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 W982 MAE, 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 W982 MAE registered?

W982 MAE is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W982 MAE safe to buy?

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