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W501 HCT

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,437 mi
Last recorded172,437 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 HCT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 172,437 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Handbrake just met requirements

Fail 18 Mar 2020 172,436 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2019 161,507 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2018 151,109 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 151,041 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Nsr (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 136,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear around fuel tank and above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

advise both front tyre valves splitting and perished

advise both outer sills where jacking points are are becoming corroded

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Fail 23 Mar 2017 136,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear around fuel tank and above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

advise both front tyre valves splitting and perished

advise both outer sills where jacking points are are becoming corroded

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise n/s/r inner sidelight inop

Pass 30 Apr 2016 120,294 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leek from engine

Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 97,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,848 miles

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

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 29 Apr 2014 79,848 miles

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

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

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 28 May 2012 79,065 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake disc pads low?

Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,261 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front disc pads low?

Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,015 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 70,105 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 70,105 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 63,854 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 57,163 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,578 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 49,577 miles

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

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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W501 HCT is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 W501 HCT, 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 W501 HCT registered?

W501 HCT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W501 HCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 HCT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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