MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,788 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUT ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE
NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS OFFSIDE REAR
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUT ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE
NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS OFFSIDE REAR
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE
BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES
FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP OUTER COVER CONDENSATED UP
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHES AND PERRISHED
NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER HEADLAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY CONDENSATED UP
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
handbrake could do with adjustment
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W304 RCE is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 W304 RCE, 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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How do I check the history of W304 RCE?
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What year was W304 RCE registered?
W304 RCE is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 19 April 2000.
Is W304 RCE safe to buy?
The MOT history for W304 RCE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W304 RCE have outstanding finance?
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