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W613 VCD

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

236,179 mi
Last recorded236,179 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW613 VCD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 236,179 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r park brake not as efficient as o/s/r

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

unable to inspect any brake pads with wheels in place

Pass 12 Feb 2020 232,681 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 222,749 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear sills

Pass 24 Apr 2018 210,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 196,022 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

cannot see brake pads to inspect

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 183,936 miles

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

Oil leak underside,investigation needed

Pass 16 May 2015 177,713 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished.

rear diff has slight oil leak.

Fail 5 May 2015 177,680 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished.

rear diff has slight oil leak.

Pass 7 May 2014 170,891 miles

Nearside Outer Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 162,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 145,056 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 144,794 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 121,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 101,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning lamp on

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2010 101,088 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning lamp on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,179 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 72,531 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 50,344 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 48,729 miles

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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W613 VCD is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 W613 VCD, 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 W613 VCD registered?

W613 VCD is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W613 VCD safe to buy?

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