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W171 RGC

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,004 mi
Last recorded132,004 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 RGC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 132,004 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 132,004 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 126,982 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 125,849 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 125,842 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 121,084 miles

offside headlight misting

Pass 7 Aug 2014 116,542 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 116,542 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 107,362 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 107,362 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 102,148 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 102,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,927 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 94,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 92,752 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 89,442 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 81,977 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 76,761 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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W171 RGC 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 W171 RGC, 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 W171 RGC registered?

W171 RGC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W171 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W171 RGC shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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