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W314 RCE

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,298 mi
Last recorded118,298 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW314 RCE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 118,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 113,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 107,073 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 107,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 96,506 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 87,163 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 87,163 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 78,202 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 78,202 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH IS ON

Pass 21 Apr 2006 70,129 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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W314 RCE is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W314 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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What year was W314 RCE registered?

W314 RCE is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W314 RCE safe to buy?

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