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W634 HCD

2000 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,781 mi
Last recorded159,781 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW634 HCD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 159,781 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 159,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 154,770 miles

Front to rear brake pipes all near / side offside starting to corrode // coated greased

Pass 21 Feb 2017 151,564 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 144,773 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 136,162 miles

1.all brake lines grease coated. 2.advise small chips in(a zone of windscreen)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 128,184 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 121,521 miles

n/s/f headlight aim distorted due to condensation.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 121,520 miles

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

n/s/f headlight aim distorted due to condensation.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 113,670 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 101,512 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 101,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 93,525 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 93,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 87,758 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 75,619 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 66,642 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 66,642 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 51,977 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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W634 HCD is a 2000 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W634 HCD, 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 W634 HCD registered?

W634 HCD is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W634 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W634 HCD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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