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W48 RLD

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,175 mi
Last recorded107,175 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 RLD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2017 107,175 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 106,418 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 106,108 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 105,675 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 92,931 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 77,954 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 61,978 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,925 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,259 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,754 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,121 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 72,423 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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W48 RLD is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W48 RLD, 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

How do I check the history of W48 RLD?

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What year was W48 RLD registered?

W48 RLD is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W48 RLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W48 RLD shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W48 RLD have outstanding finance?

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