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W362 UFA

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,822 mi
Last recorded180,822 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW362 UFA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 180,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 180,786 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 156,945 miles

brake wear warning light illuminated

Pass 17 Dec 2009 145,219 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 145,219 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 130,504 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 130,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 111,589 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 91,514 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 91,514 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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W362 UFA is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W362 UFA, 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 W362 UFA registered?

W362 UFA is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W362 UFA safe to buy?

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