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W986 OCF

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,206 mi
Last recorded117,206 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW986 OCF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 117,206 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside washer jet blocked,

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 117,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside washer jet blocked,

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,535 miles

number plates in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2017 113,535 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside washer not working

number plates in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2016 110,072 miles

nearside washer not working

number plates in poor condition

rear tyres perished and devoid of tread (recommend replace)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension arm front bushes worn

rear subframe bushes splitting

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2014 104,838 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2013 102,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

child seats fitted to both rear outer belts

Pass 3 Apr 2012 99,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brakes worn

handbrake readings low

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

wipers poor and judder

Pass 6 Apr 2011 97,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip windscreen

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge and nail in it

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

throtle pedal stiff

Fail 1 Apr 2011 97,661 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip windscreen

headlamps damp

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge and nail in it

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

throtle pedal stiff

Pass 19 Mar 2010 94,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 89,340 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 82,104 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 82,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2007 74,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 69,703 miles

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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W986 OCF 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 68.4%.

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 W986 OCF, 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.

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What year was W986 OCF registered?

W986 OCF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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