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W315 RES

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,531 mi
Last recorded54,531 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 RES
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 54,531 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 54,512 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,319 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 52,999 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 52,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,032 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,271 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,344 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,751 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 42,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,053 miles

one front to rear brake pipe started to corrode

Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,176 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,048 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,867 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 22,373 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 15 Apr 2006 16,675 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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W315 RES is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W315 RES, 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 W315 RES?

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What year was W315 RES registered?

W315 RES is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W315 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W315 RES shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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