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W986 PCR

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,591 mi
Last recorded122,591 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 122,591 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 121,550 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting showing some signs of cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 121,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity 1 bulb out of 2 (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting showing some signs of cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 120,417 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 120,316 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 120,316 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 119,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

uneven wear on inner tread of offside rear tyre(0.0mm)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 116,652 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 112,011 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 112,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 107,773 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 107,773 miles

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

Cracking on offside rear tyre inner sidewall.

Front & rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 103,515 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 96,322 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 96,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 90,545 miles

brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Sep 2008 90,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 10 Oct 2007 87,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 87,607 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 81,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight wear s/rack o/side

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 PCR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PCR, 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 PCR registered?

W986 PCR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W986 PCR safe to buy?

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