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W353 RDF

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,368 mi
Last recorded93,368 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 RDF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 93,368 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 90,222 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 86,926 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 86,925 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre is cracking

near side rear vale is badly cracking

off side rear vale is badly cracking

Pass 20 May 2011 85,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2010 83,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 79,783 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 77,447 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 72,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 66,462 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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W353 RDF 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 90%.

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 W353 RDF, 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 W353 RDF registered?

W353 RDF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 25 August 2000.

Is W353 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W353 RDF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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