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W984 VTT

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,280 mi
Last recorded151,280 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW984 VTT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 151,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 151,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 141,514 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes corroded

nearside front shock leaking

oil leak engine

Pass 7 Dec 2017 133,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 130,951 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 130,951 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 127,530 miles

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Jan 2015 125,988 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 30 Jan 2014 123,023 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 119,521 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 116,214 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 116,214 miles

air bag light on

Pass 26 Jan 2011 111,681 miles

o/s/f tyre worn in edges

Pass 3 Feb 2010 107,012 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 107,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 101,872 miles

Head light lenses condensated

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 91,753 miles

nearside rear hub lower rear joint to lower suspension arm has slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2007 80,239 miles

rear tyres on 4mm

Pass 13 Mar 2006 69,963 miles

N/S/F TYRE 4MM

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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W984 VTT is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W984 VTT, 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 W984 VTT registered?

W984 VTT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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