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W501 UEC

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,795 mi
Last recorded146,795 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,795 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 143,386 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 140,193 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 137,403 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 134,135 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 130,247 miles

small oil leak rear of gearbox (level ok)

waxoyl brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2011 126,772 miles

slight play both rear upper suspension arms

Pass 7 May 2010 121,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 109,722 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 109,722 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 99,547 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 92,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 83,756 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 83,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight 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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W501 UEC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W501 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W501 UEC registered?

W501 UEC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W501 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 UEC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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