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T21 UGS

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,053 mi
Last recorded136,053 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 UGS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 136,053 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 136,210 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 127,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 121,714 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 11,040 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 113,033 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 111,280 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 97,166 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 90,789 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 59,915 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

note sat nav screen fitted to bottom of windscreen drivers side

rear brakes discs showing signs of wear

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link top ball joint

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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T21 UGS is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T21 UGS, 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 T21 UGS registered?

T21 UGS is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is T21 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T21 UGS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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