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W624 UFM

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

135,025 mi
Last recorded135,025 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW624 UFM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2012 135,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine lamp indicates a fault

srs lamp indicates a fault

Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,847 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 128,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 122,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps getting deteriorated

engine light on

unable to see front and rear brake pads to judge wear

underbody brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2010 122,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both headlamps getting deteriorated

engine light on

unable to see front and rear brake pads to judge wear

underbody brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2008 110,735 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 110,735 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 102,444 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 102,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 94,241 miles

unable to inspect pads fully †rear tyres & n/s/f near limit

Fail 7 Sep 2006 94,241 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

unable to inspect pads fully †rear tyres & n/s/f near limit

Pass 6 Sep 2005 86,737 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 86,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edge, both rear tyres 4mm in centre

drivers air bag light on

handbrake snatchy when applied on each wheel

o/s headlamp condensation in

slight play n/s power steering rack

squeek o/s/f shock absorber when bounced

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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W624 UFM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 W624 UFM, 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.

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What year was W624 UFM registered?

W624 UFM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W624 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W624 UFM shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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