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W211 HSW

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,711 mi
Last recorded108,711 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW211 HSW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2022 108,711 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 106,635 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 105,339 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,753 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Offside rear brake hose perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2017 101,626 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 97,989 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,188 miles

o\s and n\s front brake discs rusty

o\s and n\s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,189 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,518 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,126 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,381 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 67,906 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,817 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 57,028 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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W211 HSW is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W211 HSW, 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 W211 HSW registered?

W211 HSW is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W211 HSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W211 HSW shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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