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W494 UEC

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,156 mi
Last recorded134,156 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 UEC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 134,156 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 134,156 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both front (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 132,827 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 121,727 miles

front to rear metal fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2015 117,047 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 114,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 11 Mar 2014 114,550 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,399 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 109,399 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 103,867 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 98,307 miles

2 rear flexi hoses starting to perish

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

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded sligthly

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear diff leaking slightly

rear tyres worn close to limits

Pass 1 Mar 2010 91,857 miles

dampness in nearside and offside headlights

front brake pads appear low

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 25 Feb 2009 84,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bands

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bands

Pass 4 Feb 2008 77,685 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,626 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 63,754 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 63,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W494 UEC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W494 UEC, 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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W494 UEC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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