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W211 RLK

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,158 mi
Last recorded138,158 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW211 RLK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 138,158 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

mil light on

Pass 18 Mar 2010 128,948 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 17 Mar 2010 128,942 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

centre stop light inop

Pass 3 Apr 2009 120,970 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 111,485 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 100,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre †

Pass 26 Jan 2007 100,359 miles

nail in offside rear tyre †

Pass 21 Feb 2006 93,004 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 RLK is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RLK, 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 RLK registered?

W211 RLK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 August 2000.

Is W211 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W211 RLK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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