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W484 RBK

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,232 mi
Last recorded131,232 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW484 RBK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 131,232 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 131,232 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 126,310 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 126,310 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 122,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 122,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 118,899 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 118,879 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 114,555 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 114,555 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 110,568 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 106,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 101,116 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 92,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 87,549 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 87,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rust and Wear On The Inside Of Each Disc, Fr.& Rr.

Slight play In The Rack

Washers Only Work in Part, One Jet Each Side.

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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W484 RBK 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 64.7%.

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 W484 RBK, 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.

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What year was W484 RBK registered?

W484 RBK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W484 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W484 RBK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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