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W235 ECT

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

196,282 mi
Last recorded196,282 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 ECT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 196,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

mirror covers missing

n/s/f foglight missing

Fail 17 Sep 2024 196,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

mirror covers missing

n/s/f foglight missing

Pass 19 Sep 2023 187,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 180,892 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 180,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 174,215 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 174,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 166,901 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 166,895 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 162,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm, worn on inner edge and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 162,012 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm, worn on inner edge and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 149,979 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 141,560 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 141,458 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 129,665 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 116,484 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,285 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 103,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 90,810 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,052 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,572 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 67,236 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,056 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,300 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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W235 ECT is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W235 ECT, 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 W235 ECT registered?

W235 ECT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W235 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W235 ECT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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