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W554 HFC

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,764 mi
Last recorded105,764 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW554 HFC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,764 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 25 Jun 2015 103,796 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 103,796 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,358 miles

O/S/F Headlamp has some misting in lamp unit

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE IS STARTING TO CORRODE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,709 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 82,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 76,760 miles

handbrake performance weak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,234 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 70,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,014 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,559 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 36,248 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 36,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W554 HFC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W554 HFC, 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 W554 HFC registered?

W554 HFC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W554 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W554 HFC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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