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W252 HES

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,655 mi
Last recorded83,655 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 HES
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 83,655 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 83,621 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 67,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 58,618 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 58,610 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

air bag light on

rear discs scored

slight play at front offside steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2008 52,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,809 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,192 miles

Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W252 HES is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green 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 W252 HES, 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 W252 HES registered?

W252 HES is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W252 HES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W252 HES 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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