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W163 COR

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

206,779 mi
Last recorded206,779 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 COR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 206,779 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 206,777 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 205,600 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheel of inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2020 205,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheel of inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2019 203,800 miles

light corrosion in o/s wheel arch and side sills

Fail 14 Oct 2019 203,795 miles

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

light corrosion in o/s wheel arch and side sills

Pass 19 Oct 2018 200,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 200,958 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 May 2018 200,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 191,363 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 191,363 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 May 2016 179,045 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 179,045 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 167,186 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 167,186 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 154,831 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 142,808 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 1 May 2013 142,808 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 137,992 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 10 May 2011 128,821 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2011 128,821 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 118,652 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 108,913 miles

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

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 May 2008 100,191 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2008 100,191 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 88,176 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 73,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W163 COR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 W163 COR, 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 W163 COR registered?

W163 COR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W163 COR safe to buy?

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