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W697 RTC

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,946 mi
Last recorded105,946 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 RTC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2011 105,946 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 89,687 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 75,763 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,631 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,579 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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W697 RTC is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W697 RTC, 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 W697 RTC registered?

W697 RTC is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W697 RTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W697 RTC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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