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W464 LFP

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,334 mi
Last recorded96,334 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW464 LFP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 96,334 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 96,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear disc have slight lip on and rear pads close to limit

Pass 21 Jul 2008 74,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,872 miles

osf tyre /wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 68,415 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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W464 LFP is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W464 LFP, 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 W464 LFP registered?

W464 LFP is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W464 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W464 LFP shows 6 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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