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W216 BCF

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,028 mi
Last recorded116,028 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 BCF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 116,028 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 113,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes coverd in grease.

near side head lamp has water ingress not effecting head lamp aim.

poor display from near side front side light but working.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 113,538 miles

brake pipes coverd in grease.

near side head lamp has water ingress not effecting head lamp aim.

poor display from near side front side light but working.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 112,395 miles

a.b.s light on intermittantly but not on at time of retest

Fail 5 Oct 2009 112,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 108,639 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 98,321 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 98,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

drive belt splitting

Pass 8 Sep 2006 85,363 miles

Auxilliary Drive Belt starting to split

Both Rear Tyres worn on inside edge

Oil Leak on Rear Axle Drain Plug

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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W216 BCF is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W216 BCF, 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 W216 BCF registered?

W216 BCF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W216 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W216 BCF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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