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W992 SKL

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,154 mi
Last recorded153,154 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW992 SKL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 153,154 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 145,483 miles

Central Rear high level stop light not working

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill has corrosion which has split the paint and broke through but still no hole (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 145,483 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Rear high level stop light not working

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill has corrosion which has split the paint and broke through but still no hole (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 141,504 miles

Handbrake has just passed on efficiency, will require attention

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 135,542 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 128,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 122,973 miles

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

Front tyres perishing more on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2012 118,708 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 114,543 miles

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

aux belt cracked

nsr upper stabilizer/link bar balljoint has slight play. (from stub axle to rear subframe)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 109,941 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 104,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 97,141 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 91,130 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 91,000 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 88,035 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 88,035 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W992 SKL is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W992 SKL, 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 W992 SKL registered?

W992 SKL is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W992 SKL safe to buy?

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