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W464 RKS

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,337 mi
Last recorded124,337 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW464 RKS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 124,337 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 124,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 117,421 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 109,951 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 102,713 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,223 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 90,096 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 83,922 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 83,922 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,167 miles

Off side front headlamp lense condensation inside

Pass 26 May 2011 67,332 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 2 Jun 2010 58,698 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 49,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,339 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 22,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 22,773 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

streeing rack has slight movement from the nearside

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 RKS is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RKS, 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 RKS registered?

W464 RKS is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W464 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W464 RKS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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