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W614 WKX

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,020 mi
Last recorded197,020 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW614 WKX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 197,020 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 196,914 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2010 176,905 miles

offside rear lower suspension bush worn ...... ......suspect where noise in suspension emulates.

Pass 8 May 2009 160,889 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 160,889 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit 225/55VR16

Pass 29 Oct 2008 154,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 137,433 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 119,294 miles

nearside front wing and front bumper damaged

offside front foglamp broken

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2006 119,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front foglamp broken

offside front wing and front bumper damaged

slight play in steering rack

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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W614 WKX is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W614 WKX, 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 W614 WKX registered?

W614 WKX is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W614 WKX safe to buy?

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