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W304 RCE

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,788 mi
Last recorded151,788 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW304 RCE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 151,788 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 134,927 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 125,631 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 125,631 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 117,339 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 112,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 112,003 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 110,422 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 107,560 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER HEADLAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY CONDENSATED UP

Pass 27 Jun 2008 103,742 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 103,742 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 96,460 miles

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 5 Apr 2006 83,149 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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