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W654 XHK

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,772 mi
Last recorded149,772 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW654 XHK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 149,772 miles

Rear both rear brake hoses perishing

damage to front end

Fail 9 Nov 2016 149,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear both rear brake hoses perishing

damage to front end

Pass 1 Dec 2015 145,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 142,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 138,348 miles

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side head lamp has slight condensation

Pass 8 Dec 2012 135,117 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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 130,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 126,665 miles

snow ice and wet conditions at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2009 123,065 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 123,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 118,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 115,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 113,924 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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W654 XHK 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 84.6%.

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 W654 XHK, 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 W654 XHK registered?

W654 XHK is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W654 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W654 XHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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