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W414 KFS

2000 BMW 523

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,441 mi
Last recorded143,441 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 KFS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 143,441 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 143,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 111,999 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 80,211 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 80,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,568 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 69,399 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 60,928 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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W414 KFS is a 2000 BMW 523 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W414 KFS, 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 W414 KFS registered?

W414 KFS is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W414 KFS safe to buy?

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