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W302 RKX

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,029 mi
Last recorded192,029 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW302 RKX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 192,029 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 192,029 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 179,484 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 179,481 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 159,485 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 127,841 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 127,841 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 124,991 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 124,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 119,316 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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W302 RKX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W302 RKX, 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

How do I check the history of W302 RKX?

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What year was W302 RKX registered?

W302 RKX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W302 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W302 RKX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W302 RKX have outstanding finance?

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