MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,156 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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 ()
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 ()
front to rear metal fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres wearing on the edges
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
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)
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
dampness in nearside and offside headlights
front brake pads appear low
slight play in offside front steering arm
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W494 UEC registered?
W494 UEC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W494 UEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for W494 UEC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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