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W634 SLC

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,239 mi
Last recorded123,239 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW634 SLC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 123,239 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 116,900 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 113,926 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 111,334 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 107,219 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 100,153 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 94,225 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,225 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 92,409 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 904,204 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 88,765 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 88,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,732 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 86,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 83,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 83,790 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 78,066 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Fail 4 Jan 2008 78,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 15 Jan 2007 73,768 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 67,674 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 67,674 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 SLC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SLC, 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

How do I check the history of W634 SLC?

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What year was W634 SLC registered?

W634 SLC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W634 SLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W634 SLC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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