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W195 RCA

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

111,810 mi
Last recorded111,810 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW195 RCA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 111,810 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 110,259 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 106,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears all greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Sep 2022 96,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 94,827 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,877 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,741 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,595 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 73,585 miles

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)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,371 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,044 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,157 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,728 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,155 miles

slight play in both rear suspension,hub assembly,lower bushes.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,550 miles

front inner brake pads worn close to limit

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2006 47,071 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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W195 RCA 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 90.5%.

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 W195 RCA, 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 W195 RCA registered?

W195 RCA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W195 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W195 RCA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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