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W179 UOB

2000 BMW 523

Blue Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,021 mi
Last recorded97,021 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 UOB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 97,021 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 97,021 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 94,387 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 94,377 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2007 94,377 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 93,960 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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W179 UOB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W179 UOB, 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

How do I check the history of W179 UOB?

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What year was W179 UOB registered?

W179 UOB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W179 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 UOB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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