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W194 UVP

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,416 mi
Last recorded100,416 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 UVP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 100,416 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 100,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,297 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 94,222 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 91,260 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,572 miles

screen chipped

Pass 5 Feb 2014 84,564 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 81,666 miles

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

osr top suspension arm cover deteriating & poor

Fail 12 Feb 2013 81,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

osr top suspension arm cover deteriating & poor

Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,889 miles

both rear drop links have slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 8 Feb 2012 77,879 miles

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

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

both rear drop links have slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 17 Feb 2011 75,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

diff showing signs of oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

diff showing signs of oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 70,843 miles

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusting

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Differential Oil Leak

Washers Poor

Pass 18 Feb 2009 66,250 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 166,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

Engine Undertray Fitted

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Side Undertrays Fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,115 miles

rear number plate fading slight

Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,622 miles

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

front and rear number plates marked

Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,164 miles

front and rear number plates marked

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 UVP is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

W194 UVP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W194 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W194 UVP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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