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W612 UTF

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,119 mi
Last recorded130,119 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW612 UTF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 130,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 124,452 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 124,434 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 121,127 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 121,119 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 115,014 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2017 111,041 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp condensated but good pattern

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 111,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp condensated but good pattern

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 105,317 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 105,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on the legal tread depth limits (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 94,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are perished.

Pass 19 May 2014 83,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2014 83,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,746 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 78,514 miles

The nearside steering rack gaiter is damp.

Pass 16 May 2011 76,460 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,135 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 73,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2009 67,522 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 62,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 55,196 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 55,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear pads low

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Offside handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 9 May 2006 46,612 miles

Imbalance in front brakes 21%

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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W612 UTF is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W612 UTF, 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 W612 UTF registered?

W612 UTF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W612 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W612 UTF shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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