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W985 SEG

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,025 mi
Last recorded123,025 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 SEG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 123,025 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2011 123,020 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 121,942 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 121,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2009 121,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 120,480 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 120,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 114,346 miles

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

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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W985 SEG 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 62.5%.

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 W985 SEG, 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 W985 SEG?

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What year was W985 SEG registered?

W985 SEG is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W985 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W985 SEG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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