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W646 UFM

2000 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,818 mi
Last recorded165,818 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW646 UFM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 165,818 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 165,818 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 158 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 146,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 133,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 115,979 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 106,949 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,444 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 87,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 86,562 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W646 UFM is a 2000 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W646 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W646 UFM registered?

W646 UFM is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W646 UFM safe to buy?

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