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W63 HBT

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,402 mi
Last recorded107,402 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW63 HBT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2013 107,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 107,402 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,327 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 99,327 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,207 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,812 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 69,597 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 69,597 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 63,022 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,858 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,554 miles

ADVISE .ALL OTHER TYRES WORN TOO

ADVISE. FRONT TO REAR & REAR BRAKE PIPES CORROSION SETTING IN.(POOR CONDITION)

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

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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W63 HBT is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W63 HBT, 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 W63 HBT?

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What year was W63 HBT registered?

W63 HBT is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W63 HBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W63 HBT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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