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W339 RBK

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,383 mi
Last recorded96,383 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW339 RBK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 96,383 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 88,402 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 88,402 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,881 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 185,073 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 9 Mar 2007 163,952 miles

air bag light on

Pass 6 Mar 2006 142,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 28 Feb 2006 142,269 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W339 RBK is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W339 RBK, 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 W339 RBK?

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What year was W339 RBK registered?

W339 RBK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W339 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W339 RBK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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