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W733 MCF

2000 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,113 mi
Last recorded126,113 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW733 MCF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 126,113 miles

h/l pattens poor.

n/s screen wash poor.

o/s/front brake hose twisted.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 119,313 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

high level stop light out

Pass 23 May 2008 113,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 May 2008 113,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 May 2007 105,815 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 98,469 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 98,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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W733 MCF is a 2000 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W733 MCF, 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 W733 MCF registered?

W733 MCF is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W733 MCF safe to buy?

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