MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,454 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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W249 VCP is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W249 VCP, 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 W249 VCP registered?
W249 VCP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 10 March 2000.
Is W249 VCP safe to buy?
The MOT history for W249 VCP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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