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W194 UOB

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

233,726 mi
Last recorded233,726 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 UOB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 233,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in greases front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 233,725 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in greases front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 226,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 216,288 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 203,569 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 191,818 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 191,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 180,148 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 169,181 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 158,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2013 147,406 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 147,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake pads not seen due to wheel format

Pass 10 Apr 2012 136,765 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 127,519 miles

brake pads not seen due to wheel format

Pass 31 Mar 2010 113,071 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 113,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 100,267 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 100,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear screws missing!

Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,028 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 74,494 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 64,772 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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W194 UOB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W194 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

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What year was W194 UOB registered?

W194 UOB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W194 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W194 UOB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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