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W716 RTR

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,509 mi
Last recorded127,509 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW716 RTR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 127,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 124,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs and pads near to wear limit

headlamps misted

offside rear hand brake reading slightly low

rear discs rusting

surface rust to rear brake pads

Pass 24 Apr 2010 120,766 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 119,818 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 119,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 107,256 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 91,038 miles

moisture in o.s.headlamp

Pass 6 Jul 2005 73,092 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 73,092 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W716 RTR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W716 RTR, 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 W716 RTR?

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What year was W716 RTR registered?

W716 RTR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W716 RTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W716 RTR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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