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W347 UBH

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,597 mi
Last recorded147,597 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW347 UBH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 147,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 142,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 133,691 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 133,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 124,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 123,978 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 115,901 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 107,799 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 107,799 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 104,827 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 100,005 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 94,925 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 94,925 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 89,653 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 86,550 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 82,970 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 79,872 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 74,851 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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W347 UBH is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W347 UBH, 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 W347 UBH registered?

W347 UBH is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W347 UBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W347 UBH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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